Music, Learning & Technology (MUSI90238)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
About this subject
Overview
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This subject provides students with an overview of how educational technologies can support student learning and assessment for 21st century learning.
Emphasis is placed on the integration of educational technologies through music pedagogy in the context of instrumental music teaching. Students will have opportunities to explore, research and design practical music performance learning activities that use educational technologies to support student performance motivation and personalisation of learning.
Focus will be given to the exploration of contemporary educational technologies that are research-informed and related to instrumental music teaching.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- recognize key technologies and pedagogical strategies for online music performance;
- evaluate of educational technologies that support the furtherance of student learning for instrumental or vocal music performance;
- develop practical approaches to integrating educational technologies in instrumental or vocal music teaching scenarios;
- apply key components of active participation in collaborative work with respect to music performance educational technologies.
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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Music performance background equivalent to at least AMEB grade 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Seven 250-word weekly reflections and responses
| During the teaching period | 35% |
Group Discussion Facilitation: Lead and respond to a relevant topic within the discussion forum area; elected week 750 words each person
| During the teaching period | 15% |
Project/Research Report Part 1: Proposal
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Project/Research Report Part 2: Final 3-4 minute video presentation
| End of the teaching period | 5% |
Project/Research Report Part 3: Final Project Submission/Written Research
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 4 March 2025