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JAZZ3030: Jazz Pedagogy
2024 unit information
This unit of study is designed to provide students with knowledge about educational approaches and strategies for teaching jazz to individuals and small and large groups. Topics will include current best practice teaching principles and techniques, approaches to teaching jazz articulation, improvisation, and style; performance practices for large and small jazz ensemble including set up regarding WH and S; and jazz resources for teaching.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Jazz |
| Credit points | 3 |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a knowledge of techniques for planning and delivering effective instrumental lessons to individual students
- LO2. demonstrate a knowledge of techniques for planning and delivering effective jazz ensemble lessons in both a big band and combo setting
- LO3. evaluate and modify the effectiveness of their own teaching practice
- LO4. design and implement an effective school based jazz education program
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of professional best practice in both private and ensemble teaching
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the value of jazz education
- LO7. demonstrate awareness of cultural and social influences on curriculum design
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