MUSEP 3101 - Music Education in Theory and Practice 3
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSEP 3101 Course Music Education in Theory and Practice 3 Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge Ability to read musical notation and participate in instrumental music making/singing Assessment Rehearsal observations 20%, Arrangement task and class direction 30%, Essay (1500 words) 30%, Annotated bibliography 20% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Emily Dollman
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Develop knowledge and skill in ensemble activity.
2. Develop skills in creating arrangements for various instrumentations, vocal ranges and ability levels.
3. Develop rehearsal direction and leadership skills.
4. Develop skills on the piano/keyboard, allowing students to harmonise simple melodies.
5. Develop awareness of the ethical, legal and business aspects of music teaching.
6. Develop links with the profession, and awareness of opportunities for further professional development.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 3, 4, 5, Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 4, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 4, 5, Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Booth, E. 'The Music Teaching Artist's Bible: Becoming a Virtuoso Educator'. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, available online at the Elder Conservatorium of Music Library
Hallam, S. 'The Power of Music', International Journal of Music Education, Vol. 23 (2) pp. 145-148, August 2005
Hallam, S. 'Instrumental Music Teaching: A Guide to Better Teaching and Learning'. Heinemann Educational, 1998. Available in closed reserve, Elder Conservatorium of Music Library.
McPherson, G. and Parncutt, R. 'The Science and Psychology of Music Performance: Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning'. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. Available online through the Elder Conservatorium of Music Library.
Recommended Resources
Additional course materials will be posted on Canvas MyUni, including articles, digital readings and links to videos and websites.Online Learning
Online Discussion Boards are available for posting questions related to Course Content.
Announcements will be made relating to Course Activities and Professional Development Opportunities via MyUni.
Written assignments will be submitted via Turnitin. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course develops a deep understanding of creative processes in music education, through a combination of participatory music making opportunities, readings, lectures and seminars.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2 hour lecture per week
1 x 1 hour tutorial per week (10 weeks per Semester)
6 hours reading per week
2 hour research per week
2 hour assignment preparation each weekLearning Activities Summary
Week 1: Music in the Community
2. Benefits of group music making
3. Principles of ensemble direction in an educational context
4. Developing ensemble skills: beginner level ensembles
5. Developing ensemble skills: intermediate to advanced ensembles
6. Arrangement skills: Developing stylistic awareness of varied musical genres
7. Arrangement skills: creating layered arrangements
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9. Keyboard skills
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11. Ethical, legal and business aspects of music teaching
12. Links with the profession: networks and professional developmentSpecific Course Requirements
Possible field trips linked to Professional Development. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Rehearsal Observations:20% Course Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 6
Arrangement task and class direction: 30% Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2
Score analysis task 20% Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Choral Assignment 10% Course Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 6
Annotated bibliography: 20% Course Learning Outcomes 5, 6Assessment Related Requirements
Compulsory attendance of seminarsAssessment Detail
Rehearsal observations: students will observe and write a detailed analysis of a minimum of two rehearsals: 20%.
Annotated Bibliography: on the subject of 'Music in the Community'. 20%
Arrangement task and class direction: students will create a short arrangement and direct the class ensemble in performance of the arrangement. 30%
Score analysis task: students will analyse an ensemble score and design a rehearsal schedule that identifies key challenges for students and effective rehearsal strategies 20%
Choral Assignment: students to answer a set of questions relating to choral pedagogy 10%Submission
All written assignments to be submitted on MyUni at the submission portal.
Class presentation will be delivered during scheduled classes.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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