MCCCD Program Description

Elementary Music Methods and Curriculum Development

Course: EPD215AA

First Term: 2014 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Overview and practical application of teaching elementary music. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify current State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I) 2. Summarize characteristics of learners. (II) 3. Use various classroom management techniques. (III) 4. Assess various music teaching resources currently available. (IV) 5. Use various teaching resources to teach music to elementary students. (IV) 6. Analyze the use of technology to teach music. (V) 7. Design music curriculum. (VI) 8. Establish a learning environment for music activities. (VII) 9. Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII) 10. Use various teaching strategies. (VIII) 11. Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX) 12. Develop assessment instruments for music. (IX) 13. Prepare a music lesson plan. (X) 14. Teach a music lesson. (X) 15. Complete field experience as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI) 16. Summarize the field experience. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards II. Characteristics of Learners A. Learning Styles B. Past Experiences C. Backgrounds D. Prior Knowledge E. Cultural Differences III. Classroom Management A. Styles B. Techniques C. Positive Learning Environment D. Culturally Responsive IV. Resources A. Textbooks B. Internet/Computers C. Professional Literature D. Other V. Technology A. Computers B. Software C. Internet D. Media E. Other VI. Music Curriculum A. Development B. Objectives C. Resources D. Standards E. Current Trends VII. Learning Environment A. Classroom B. Experiences VIII. Teaching Strategies A. Match to Subject Matter B. Concepts and Generalizations C. Music Skills D. Students` Developmental Levels E. Diverse Needs F. Asking Questions G. Encourage Critical Thinking IX. Assessments A. Purpose B. Standards C. Methods X. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities XI. Field Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2013

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.