Professional Practice 3 (MUSI90195)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Professional Practice 3 is a work experience subject for students to continue observations and gain further experience of music performance teaching.
Observations of teaching practice will continue in a wide variety of music education contexts including community music education organisations, for example the MSO Pizzicato effect, Young Voices of Melbourne choirs, as well as schools and tertiary institutions. In these settings students will also participate in teaching individual students or groups under the supervision of an experienced teacher and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music academic staff.
Placement
Students are required to complete 14 days (84-hours) or equivalent of placement, and will continue to develop knowledge and skills as instrumental/vocal music practitioners. They will participate in detailed sequential planning of lessons / rehearsals and related activities, extensive supervised teaching of groups and individuals using appropriate curriculum and methodology, with a focus on effective learning and teaching in contemporary learning contexts.
Students will receive regular feedback from their supervisors and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music staff will be present to grade some of this teaching. Students will also be assessed on an extensive personal-professional portfolio that will include detailed planning, implementation, assessment and post-implementation documentation of their teaching experiences.
Prior to and immediately after the placement, students will attend compulsory seminars to provide an introduction to and reflections on these music performance teaching settings and relevant learning objectives.
This subject encourages students who are preparing for a career in instrumental/vocal performance teaching to further consider best practice in instrumental music teaching and learning, to implement a range of differentiated teaching strategies, tools and resources and to become proficient reflective practitioners.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- plan, implement and evaluate appropriate lesson plan sequences and curriculum units with no guidance;
- develop resources and appropriate teaching strategies to meet students' abilities, learning styles, needs and interests including the effective use of ICT;
- evaluate, document and report students' music skills development and progress;
- evaluate own teaching skills in critical analysis and reflective practice;
- demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collegiately within the profession;
- competently demonstrate appropriate repertoire in teaching situations on instrument or voice;
- present evidence through a personal-professional portfolio that demonstrates consolidating 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;
- demonstrate analytical skills in the context of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI90153 | Professional Practice 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI90149 | Applied Instrumental and Vocal Teaching |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Practical teaching assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Personal-Professional Portfolio, including submission of detailed targeted lesson plans, evaluations and reflections
| At conclusion of placement | 40% |
15-minute Oral and multimedia Placement Experience Presentation
| Delivered at conclusion of placement | 10% |
| 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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 90 hours, comprising 14-days (84-hours) of work experience, one 2-hour compulsory seminar and one 4-hour compulsory seminar. Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 2 June 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 June 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 90 hours, comprising 14-days (84-hours) of work experience, one 2-hour compulsory seminar and one 4-hour compulsory seminar. Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 31 October 2025 Census date 31 October 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 November 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Instrumental
Last updated: 4 March 2025