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MUED1008: Fundamentals of Teaching
2025 unit information
Examining the theory and practice of how to teach and how students learn music is important for intending teachers of groups and individuals. This unit of study provides strategies and skills for reflective music teaching creating appropriate learning experiences through understanding and applying effective use of pedagogy. The goal is the development of reflective music teachers, who can design, implement and evaluate effective teaching and learning experiences. As an introductory education unit principles underlying theoretical models of pedagogy for effective teaching and learning, effective lesson planning and a range of teaching strategies using both traditional and digital resources that meet the needs of all learners from diverse backgrounds with a range of learning needs, styles and abilities are explored.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Music Education |
| Credit points | 3 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. explain the role and identify the relationship between the teacher and the learner
- LO2. demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the music education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
- LO3. identify professional and ethical issues relevant to the learning environment (including child protection, social inclusion and community engagement)
- LO4. recognise, discuss and demonstrate a variety of teaching strategies to develop appropriate teaching and learning experiences for music students with a range of interests and abilities
- LO5. understand introductory theory of child growth and development (cognitive psychology)
- LO6. recognise, discuss and apply instructional strategies to create a positive and reflective learning environment supporting learning for all students
- LO7. discuss principles underlying theoretical models of pedagogy, explain, compare and evaluate the practices of theoretical models for effective teaching and learning
- LO8. demonstrate practical strategies for developing lesson plans
- LO9. summarise and explain the concept of teaching as reflective practice and apply strategies of reflection to improving classroom practices (focusing on research enhanced learning and teaching)
- LO10. use ICT for the benefit of all learners in a meaningful way.
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