Music Learning, Teaching and Research (MUSI90150)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject provides students with an overview of the various factors that influence the provision of an effective music education for young people. This includes historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological and methodological factors that provide a context for instrumental music teaching.

Students are introduced to a wide range of music teaching theories, methods, and other contemporary approaches, including the applications of information and communication gathering technologies to music learning.

Students will be introduced to the role of the music teacher as a researcher with an overview of the nature of scholarly and practitioner-based research, the major paradigms, methodologies and data collection / analysis techniques, and reporting / dissemination conventions that apply to music performance learning and teaching.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of and critical responsiveness to a variety of historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological and methodological (including technological) factors that shape students' learning, learning experiences and educational outcomes;
  • demonstrate an awareness of the potential role that music performance teachers may have as educational researchers, and acquire skills and knowledge regarding the nature of educational enquiry in the area of music performance together with the principles and methods that may facilitate research in a variety of music performance educational settings.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams;
  • demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection; and
  • demonstrate skills in applying research principles and methods to relevant areas of investigation.

Last updated: 4 March 2025