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MUED2605: Children, Music and Educational Settings

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Sydney

This unit develops the knowledge and skills fundamental to the planning, teaching and evaluation of effective music learning experiences for children in the primary school. Students will participate in a range of practical activities in order to acquire a repertoire of developmentally appropriate music experiences for teaching and learning in K-6 settings. Students will become familiar with the approaches of current music and creative arts curriculum documents and resources, and will plan and implement sequential music experiences which facilitate the children's development of musical creativity, skills and concepts and which incorporate cultural diversity. This unit incorporates the first practice teaching experience in primary schools (Professional Experience 1). The Professional Experience consists of 15 days as a block in a primary school under the supervision of a classroom teacher. See Professional Experience 1 (PEX1) Handbook for further details.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Music Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MUED1008
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

Previous completion of MUED1010 and MUED1005 is recommended

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Carla Trott, carla.trott@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Jennifer Power, jennifer.power@sydney.edu.au
Ynping Mak, ynping.mak@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Placement Professional Experience 1
Professional Experience 1
40% Multiple weeks 15 days
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Programming and lesson planning
Programming and lesson planning
30% Week 08
Due date: 16 Sep 2024 at 23:59
6 pages plus supporting materials
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Presentation hurdle task Peer teaching
Peer teaching
30% Week 11
Due date: 21 Oct 2024 at 13:00
15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

see Canvas

Assessment criteria

see Canvas

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

As University policy

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to the arts in primary schools, music and children, introduction to teaching in primary schools, discussion of practical approaches to classroom music. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO10
Week 02 The K-6 Creative Arts syllabus, the place of the arts in schools, societal attitudes, contemporary issues. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO7
Week 03 Programming and planning (1) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 04 Programming and planning (2) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO7
Week 05 Programming and Planning (3) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO5 LO6 LO8 LO9
Week 06 Guest presenter details TBC Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 07 Aural sequence and spiral curriculum. Units of work and lesson planning. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO5 LO6 LO8 LO9 LO10
Week 08 Inclusive, culturally informed practices. Musical Multiliteracies. Songbird Project Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO9
Week 09 Preparing to teach. Beyond the song; playing, moving, listening, organising sound. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO9
Week 11 Peer teaching assessment. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO9
Week 12 Peer teaching assessment. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO9
Week 13 Intensive - classroom management TBC Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO3 LO7 LO8 LO10

Attendance and class requirements

  • Lecture recordings: Lectures for this unit of study will be recorded and made available to students via the Learning Management System (LMS) 
  • Attendance: Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Dean, Head of School or professor most concerned. The Dean, Head of School or professor most concerned may determine that a student fails a unit of study because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items where attendance is lower than 90%.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. develop an awareness of children's music making and the implications of this for music education
  • LO2. develop an awareness of children’s musical environments, including the role of technology
  • LO3. gain an understanding of the ways in which children develop musical concepts and skills
  • LO4. plan developmentally appropriate music learning experiences and learning environments for primary-aged children in a variety of contexts
  • LO5. develop teaching strategies which facilitate children's learning through music
  • LO6. develop skills that will encourage children's creative expression
  • LO7. gain an awareness of relevant resources
  • LO8. gain an understanding of the developing child and developmental processes in music education
  • LO9. develop basic teaching skills
  • LO10. develop an understanding of the schooling process.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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