The Teaching of Music

PCI511    Principles and Foundations of Music Education

Overview of fundamental issues in contemporary music education and classroom practice, the aims and objectives of general music curriculum and syllabus for the music elective programme in Singapore. Examine and evaluate the psychological theories and pedagogical principles about the teaching and learning of music and the role of technology, ethnic music, and sociological issues in music education.

PCI512    Making Music in the Secondary Classroom

The repertoire of materials available for classroom use at secondary level.  Methodologies to deliver a modern singing and instrumental curriculum; the ways in which classroom listening and composing activities are employed to promote music education through the acquisition of skills and involvement in a variety of musical experiences.  Issues in the planning and evaluation of lessons.