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Professional Practice 1 (MUSI90154)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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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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Professional Practice 1 is a work experience subject providing students with professional development workshops/excursions and teaching observations.
This subject will introduce students to an overview of the current structure and practice of instrumental teaching within a variety of Australian music education settings, including private music studios and group teaching situations in commercial music schools (for example Yamaha Music School) and community music education settings (for example Melbourne Youth Music Council ensembles, Dandenong Ranges Music Council ensembles, Malvern City Band, Australian Boys Choir).
There will be a focus on current curriculum, observation techniques and teaching strategies, tools and resources including ICT.
Placement
Students are required to complete 6 days (36-hours) of placement, during which they will initially observe a wide range of teaching and instruction in a variety of music educational contexts. These placements will be under the supervision both of experienced teachers/musical directors/tutors and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music academic staff.
Students will create a multimedia presentation focused on specific teaching strategies and will produce written accounts of their observations throughout the placement.
In addition, students will attend six 1-hour lectures and professional development excursions/workshops to provide an introduction to and reflections on these music performance teaching settings and relevant learning objectives.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- observe the design and implementation of instrumental/vocal teaching and learning programs in a variety of contexts;
- demonstrate a developing knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, techniques, tools and resources (including ICT), used in individual and/or group teaching;
- demonstrate a high level of personal communication skills;
- competently demonstrate appropriate repertoire in teaching situations on their instrument or voice; and
- present evidence through their presentation and written work to demonstrate their emerging professional practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation and communication that allow for effective working in groups;
- demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
- plan effectively to meet preparation deadlines;
- demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes; and
- demonstrate analytical skills in the context of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90150 | Music Learning, Teaching and Research |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10-minute Multimedia Presentation
| Mid teaching period | 40% |
Essay
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: It is a hurdle requirement to pass each component of assessment | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is required to pass this subject, all missed days must be made up in the student's free time. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Placement
Prior to undertaking the placement students are made aware of all placement details and expectations. The placement coordinator will monitor the student's progress during the placement which may involve site visits, discussions with the industry partner, verbal and/or written progress reports.
The placement industry partner will provide a written report on conclusion to both the student and the placement coordinator. All assessment is conducted by the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 42 hours, comprising 6-day (36-hours) placement, including observations and mentored teaching, and six 1-hour lectures. Total time commitment 102 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 31 May 2023 Census date 31 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 June 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 - Semester 2
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 42 hours, comprising 6-day (36-hours) placement, including observations and mentored teaching, and six 1-hour lectures. Total time commitment 102 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 31 October 2023 Census date 31 October 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 November 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be available online through the LMS prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Instrumental - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023