MUSIC 670
Advanced Methods in Music Education
Instructor: Dr. Frederick Burrack, McCain 228, 532-5764
Dr. Julie Yu, McCain 229, 532-3824
Meeting: Tuesday, 9:30-10:20, McCain 104
Wednesday,
1:30-2:30,
Office Hours: by appointment
Required texts:
OŐToole, Patricia, (2003). Shaping Sound Musicians. GIA Publications.
Membership to MENC: Music EducatorŐs Journal & Teaching Music Journal
Scores as needed self-purchased
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to discuss and apply pedagogical concepts.
Objectives: By the
conclusion of this course, the student will:
Expectations:
Professionalism and
Attendance: Prompt attendance is
expected as a demonstration of professional commitment. 1% (or 4 pts) off of
grade for each absence (this includes the field experiences). Each tardy = .5% (or 2 pts) off of grade. Significant
absences will be reported to the RegistrarŐs Office.
Class Participation: You will be evaluated on the quality, quantity, and
appropriateness of oral contributions to the class. Come to class prepared
bringing questions and comments to stimulate discussions.
Professional Development: Commitment to professional growth and
development will be exhibited by completing 4 professional development hours
through at least 2 different events. Events that can be used to
fulfill this requirement include MENC, NBA, ASTA, and ACDA meetings, Technology
seminars, and Career Services workshops. KMEA will cover all 4 hours if
you bring a handout/program from the seminar along with a typed summary of the
seminar contents (two of the 4 are allow to be concerts).
Please note:
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A music teaching experience (for example teaching a
private lesson or directing a church choir) can be used for one of the four
required professional development hours. A reflective essay on lesson
content and how your teaching is evolving needs to be stapled to the
professional development log.
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A KSU
faculty member or the speaker of the event must sign the professional
development log for you to receive credit for the event.
MENC:
Assignments (note: individual assignments
points are averaged into
the percentage for the final grade)
Professional Expectations 69%
20 - Consistent
attendance, professionalism, preparation and participation in class.
20 - Professional Development : Turn in the professional development log
form no later than the due date indicated on the course calendar.
84 - Field Experience Apprenticeship: completion of
20(+) hours of public school music assessed with a rubric.
40 - Block 2 Portfolio: The portfolio must be
completed online.
63 - Content Standards: Write an essay for each standard and link two artifacts
supporting your essay. The portfolio must be completed online.
20 - Reading Reflections -.
20 - Completion of the PLT practice exam
Teaching Unit
Project : Students will study a piece of performance literature in depth and
design a teaching unit (31% of overall grade)
100 - Develop a comprehensive teaching unit on a piece of your choice that illustrates an understanding of compositional elements through the skill of score analysis. Each teaching unit must include a full score analysis, a teacherŐs guide exposing teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and skill, and a student guide of instructional materials that will be used with the unit. A detailed description of this assignment will be provided. This assignment must be submitted via email as well as in hard copy.
20 - Develop a Webquest as an extension of your
teaching unit. This assignment must be submitted via
web-link.
Grading Policy/Percentage: Final grades will be the average of the following:
A : 387-348 B : 347-309 C : 308-270 Anything lower you must retake the class!
Statement Regarding Academic Honesty
Kansas State University has an
Undergraduate Honor System based on personal integrity, which is presumed to be
sufficient assurance in academic matters one's work is performed honestly and
without unauthorized assistance.
Undergraduate students, by registration, acknowledge the jurisdiction of
the Undergraduate Honor System.
The policies and procedures of the Undergraduate Honor System apply to
all full and part time students enrolled in undergraduate courses on-campus,
off-campus, and via distance learning. A component vital to the Honor System is
the inclusion of the Honor Pledge that applies to all assignments,
examinations, or other course work undertaken by undergraduate students. The Honor Pledge is implied, whether or
not it is stated: "On my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor
received unauthorized aid on this academic work." A grade of XF can result from a breach
of academic honesty. The F
indicates failure in the course; the X indicates the reason is an Honor Pledge
violation.
Academic Accommodations
for Disabled Students
If you have any condition,
such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you
to carry out the work as I have outlined it or which will require academic
accommodations or access to
technology,
please notify me in the first two weeks of the course.
Calendar, Spring 2008
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Mondays |
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January 22 – Course Overview (Assign PLT, Literature selection ***Take the practice PLT over the next two weeks*** |
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January 23 – How do students learn music and how should I teach?
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January 29 – What should kids learn from being in our music class?
***Literature Selection for Unit Due*** |
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Jan 30 – Teaching Unit Assignment Introduced |
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Feb 5 –Designing lessons for your unit & writing lesson plans á Read: Chapter 3 from Shaping Sound Musicians. á
View sample units: http://www.k-state.edu/musiceducation/teachingunits/index.htm
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Read: Klonoski,
Edward. (Sep, 2006). Improving dictation as an aural-skills instructional
tool. Music Educators Journal, 93(1),
54-59. ***Practice PLT due*** |
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Feb 6 – Using assessments in your lesson plans á Read: Chapter 4 from Shaping Sound Musicians. |
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Feb 12 – Assessment ideas Everyone: Asmus, E. (1999). Music
Assessment Concepts, Music
Educators Journal, 86(2), 19-24. Eppink, J. (2002). Student-Created
Rubrics: An Idea that Works.
Teaching Music, 9(4), 28-32. Instrumental:
Goolsby, T. (1999). Assessment in Instrumental Music. Music Educators Journal, 86(2) 31-35,50. Burrack,
F. (2002). Enhanced Assessment in Instrumental Music Programs. Music Educators Journal, 88(6) 27-32. Choral: Keenan-Takagi, K. (2000) Embedding Assessment
in Choral Teaching. Music Educators Journal, 86(4) 42-46,63; Stamer, R. (2002) Choral Ensembles for
Independent Musicianship. Music Educators Journal, 88(6)
46-53. |
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Feb 13 – How to lead rehearsals What we expect to see! á Read: Chapter 6 from Shaping Sound Musicians. |
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Feb 19 – Classroom Management Overview |
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Feb 20 – Homework, Listening Assignments, & Webquests á Read Chapter 8 from Shaping Sound
Musicians á Read Webquest Readings found on K-State
On-line. á
Look
through the sample Webquests and come
with questions and ideas. ***Webquest Assignment Introduced*** |
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Feb 26 – Apprenticeship overview |
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Feb 27 – The Block 2 Portfolio and the Content Standards Individual portfolio help will be provided over the next 8 weeks. Schedule a time with Dr. Burrack when needed. |
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March 4 – No Class (in schools teaching) |
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March 5 – Field experience discussion {vocal/instrumental separate} ŇDealing with studentsÓ |
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March 11 – Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Portfolio Entries 1 & 2 due*** |
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March 12 – No Class (in schools teaching) |
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March 18 – No Class – SPRING BREAK |
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March 19 – No Class – SPRING BREAK |
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March 25 - Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Content Standard 1 due*** |
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March 26 - No Class (in schools teaching) ***First draft of teaching unit due*** |
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April 1 - Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Content Standard 2 & 3 due*** |
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April 2 - No Class (in schools teaching) |
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April 8 - Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Portfolio Entry 4 due*** |
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April 9 - No Class (in schools teaching) |
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April 15 - Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Content Standard 4 & 5 due*** |
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April 16 - No Class (in schools teaching) |
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April 22 - Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Content Standard 6 & 7 due*** |
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April 23 - No Class (in schools teaching) |
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April 29 – Master Class for Feedback on Teaching
***Content Standard 8 & 9 due*** |
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April 30 – No Class (in schools teaching) |
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May 6 - Teaching Unit Presentations ***Teaching Unit Due (with web-quest) if you are presenting*** 10:30 Cody Wheeler 10:40 Kevin Welch 10:50 Andrea Weber 11:00 Katie Wasser ***On-line Field Experience Portfolio Due*** |
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May 7 - Teaching Unit Presentations ***Teaching Unit Due (with web-quest) if you are presenting*** 10:30 Joel Sunnenberg 10:40 Kathleen Rivers 10:50 Brad Regier 11:00 Nick Pool ***Professional Development Due*** |
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FinalŐs Week – Tuesday, May 13, 2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Teaching Unit Presentations ***Teaching Unit Due (with web-quest) if you are presenting*** 9:40 Kirsten McManus 9:50 Chris Johnson 10:00 Joanna Freed 10:10 Zack Corpus 10:20 Melanie Caster 10:30 Callie Bitterlin 10:40 Melissa Baker |