SPECIAL STUDIES
SPECIAL STUDIES
2025 Spring Term
2-3 Units
Music Education 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable only with a change of topic.
Class Schedule
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| Section Details | Meeting Details & Topic | Instructor | Syllabus | ||
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01A-LEC 3799
2 Units
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01/27 - 05/09 (1) |
Alena Holmes
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| ONLINE | ELEM INSTRUMENTAL METHODS | ||||
| This course is intended as preparation for those who seek a licensure in music that which may require them to instruct instrumental ensembles and/or lessons as part of their teaching duties. Students will learn about the anatomical, physiological and acoustic elements of playing and teaching brass, percussion, string and woodwind instruments in order to gain a working knowledge of the mechanics of performance. Emphasis is placed on application of pedagogy to instrumental ensemble and private lesson instruction, and on providing students with the tools and resources to aid them in their teaching career. | |||||
| A BA or BM in Music from a NASM accredited institution or equivalent | |||||
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02B-LEC 3800
2 Units
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01/27 - 05/09 (1) |
To Be Arranged
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| ONLINE | TEACHING MS/HS CHOIR | ||||
| Designed to prepare students with the basic music and pedagogical skills/knowledge to successfully teach choral music. Students will explore the following topics: rehearsal techniques & pedagogy, choral literature appropriate for a variety of ensembles (Western, non-Western, under-represented), creating the choral sound and ensemble, teaching methods and techniques, the adolescent voice and development, the national standards (& Wisconsin state music standards) in music education, the CMP approach to music instruction, choral music administration, interdisciplinary music instruction, differentiation for a wide variety of learners and groups, classroom management, education theories and philosophies, and assessment in the music ensemble. | |||||
| A BA or BM in Music from a NASM accredited institution or equivalent institution | |||||
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03C-LEC 3801
2 Units
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01/27 - 05/09 (1) |
To Be Arranged
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| ONLINE | ELEM GENERAL MUSIC METHODS | ||||
| This course provides an introduction to pedagogical approaches, instructional and assessment strategies, and materials for teaching music in the elementary general music classroom (preK-5). Topics include musical growth, skill and conceptual development, and synthesis of materials and methods into curricular practice through investigation of textbook series, supplementary materials, and technology resources. | |||||
| A BA or BM in Music from a NASM accredited institution or equivalent institution. | |||||
