Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QCI520

Core

3

-

QCI521

Core

1

-

QCI522

Core

-

QCI523

Core

-

QCI524

Core

-

*QCI525

Core

-

#QCI526

Core

-

This module explores current thinking in the area of music education theory and allows student teachers to explore the theories through practical and creative activities appropriate for music making in the secondary school classroom.
The role of music in education from the Chinese, Indian, Malay traditions will be considered in addition to that of Western traditions.

There are two main components to this module. The first focuses on the Kodaly and Orff methods for teaching singing and developing basic musicianship (and their attendant musical concepts). The second component introduces notation and sequencing softwares as well as basic music arrangement for the music classroom.

This module looks at how multi-media art in the form of film musicals and contemporary MTVs can be used for the teaching of music. The interaction of music, visual arts, drama, dance and literature will be understood in the broader contexts of politics, culture, sociology, philosophy, ethics, geography and history.

This module focuses on curriculum planning, lesson planning, and assessment of learning in music as well as the management of musical co-curricular activities. Microteaching will be included.

This module offers an opportunity for student teachers to share their teaching experiences and discuss successful music teaching practices for a variety of educational contexts in Singapore. 
Theories of music education covered in earlier courses will be reconsidered in the light of the student teachers’ recent practical experience.

This module will cover teaching approaches and specific methodologies for student teachers to prepare students for the G.C.E. “O”-level music exams (including the “Higher Music” options).