Louise Anderson

Techniques for teaching music and reading content in preschool through grade 6. Emphasis on vocal, instrumental and general music. Comprehensive overview of creative activities utilizing music/reading materials and their application to the elementary school curriculum. Offered for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours lecture and three hours field experience per week.

Techniques for teaching music and reading content in preschool through grade 6. Emphasis on vocal, instrumental and general music. Comprehensive overview of creative activities utilizing music/reading materials and their application to the elementary school curriculum. Development of a sound rationale for teaching music in the elementary schools, and will include a half day per week of classroom observations. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Three hours per week.

A general historical survey of musical styles and genres from around the world. Topics may include Western classical music, non-Western cultures, folk music and jazz. May not be repeated for credit under different topics. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).

Introduction to the role of music in the lives of children. Emphasizes the acquisition of musical skills, experiences, and information needed to help students become a nurturing, self-directed and competent facilitator of musical experiences in the lives of children. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education requirement IIIA or IIIB (Prior to Fall 2008: IB).

Student teaching experience in all aspects of the secondary school music curriculum including the areas of choral, instrumental and general music. Observation, participation, teaching and other activities and duties normally performed by professional teachers done under the direction of public school music teacher(s), with supervision from the University staff. Prerequisites: Completion of courses in the music concentration through the third year, EDUC 419 and 429, written approval of the Music Department. (P/F)

Techniques for teaching music and reading content in grades 7 through 12. Emphasis on vocal, instrumental and general music. Comprehensive overview of creative activities utilizing music/reading content II materials and their application to the secondary school curriculum. Development of a sound rationale for teaching music in the secondary schools, and will include one full day per week of classroom observations. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. 3 hours per week.

Techniques for teaching music and reading content in grades 7 - 12. Emphasis on vocal, instrumental and general music. Comprehensive overview of creative activities utilizing music/reading content II materials and their application to the secondary school curriculum. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours lecture and three hours field experience per week (Fall semester only).