Module overview
This module introduces the student to practical as well as reflective aspects of teaching and learning. One-to-one instrumental teaching and workshops are designed to enhance the students' understanding of teaching strategies, established methods, and learning processes, and the ways these might be applied in a range of music teaching situations. A focus on critical reflection is aimed towards enhancing skills as both a teacher and learner.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- refine your observation skills and be able to comment constructively on others' work
- present your findings and experience to an audience in a formal situation
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- techniques, styles and methods of one-to-one performance teaching.
- your chosen instrument with a view to transferring that knowledge to others
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Practice your observation and teaching techniques
- Refine your performance technique on your chosen instrument
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- reflect on teaching styles, techniques and methods
- develop your teaching styles, techniques and methods through research and observation
Syllabus
Workshops covering teaching strategies, styles, methods, and critical discussion of music education literature
One-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons
Lesson observations
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Tutorials
Workshops
Individual study
Instrumental teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 276 |
| Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Fautley, Martin (2010). Assessment in Music Education. Oxford University Press.
Gordon Cox, Robin Stevens eds. (2010). The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: Cross-Cultural Historical Studies of Music in Compulsory Schooling. Bloomsbury.
John Finney, Felicity Laurence (2013). MasterClass in Music Education: Transforming Teaching and Learning. Bloomsbury.
Swanwick, Keith (1988). Music, Mind and Education. Routledge.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Using video recordings of lessons, assessments involve analysis and reflection on instrumental/vocal teaching, the techniques deployed, impact on learning and how these relate to your own teaching practice.
Your work will be submitted in the form of written assignments and presentations.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 60% |
| Written analysis | 40% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written analysis | 40% |
| Presentation | 60% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written analysis | 40% |
| Presentation | 60% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External