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Art of Piano Teaching (MUSI10016)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This elective subject is only available for Piano Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music by permission of the subject coordinator
In this subject, students will learn to develop a sequenced and comprehensive approach to piano teaching that is informed by both a thorough understanding of pedagogical principles as well as a flexibility that can meet the needs of individual piano students.
Students will be made aware of important areas of the piano literature and other teaching materials appropriate to different levels in the acquisition of pianistic skills and musical understanding.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- an overview of pedagogical approaches and techniques in the teaching of piano;
- an ability to design a sequenced piano teaching programme;
- a repertoire of teaching approaches.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- an enhanced capacity to undertake critical and independent research and to present pedagogical findings and ideas in a scholarly fashion
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Subject only available to Piano Students admitted into the B-MUS Bachelor of Music
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PERMISSION OF COORDINATOR: Students are required to apply for permission to enrol in this subject via the online form at the Fine Arts and Music Current Students Forms page via this link:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class teaching demonstrations
| From Week 5 to Week 12 | 50% |
Written assignment on the principles of piano pedagogy
| During the assessment period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Glenn Riddle Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising 2-hours per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading list will be made available prior to the first class.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music
Last updated: 31 January 2024