WXM-2270 -"Music Teaching In Context" Assessment

This module will introduce students to the basic concepts of instrumental and vocal teaching through lectures and workshops in which students work under supervision to develop teaching techniques. We will investigate different pedagogical approaches and apply them in workshops, some of which will include presentations by guest artists and teachers. You will take a practice-based approach and will carry out independent research into instrument specific issues as well as broader theoretical points relevant to current pedagogy.

Method and frequency of tuition:

Semester 2:

Please refer to module week plan. Lectures will take place on campus, and it will not be possible to join sessions online. You will be responsible for arranging a suitable timeslot for your individual lessons with your partner(s), and for booking practice rooms in Gartherwen. These can either take place during the seminar slot at 9am on Wednesday mornings, or you can choose another suitable time.

ASSESSMENT

Year 2:

• Essay of 2500 words, submitted by noon on Monday of Week 13, testing Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 (60%). The essay will be assessed as per the Explicit Marking Criteria for Musicology.
• A demonstration lesson of approximately 10-15 minutes’ duration, as well as a lesson plan. The demonstration lessons will take place during the assessment period (Week 13 onwards), Testing Learning Outomes 1 and 5 (40%).

Year 3:

• Essay of 2500 words, submitted by noon on Monday of Week 13, testing Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 (60%). The essay will be assessed as per the Explicit Marking Criteria for Musicology.
• A demonstration lesson of approximately 15 minutes’ duration, as well as a lesson plan. The demonstration lessons will take place during the assessment period (Week 13 onwards), Testing Learning Outomes 1 and 5 (40%).

Year 2:

Demonstration lesson & lesson plan (10-15 minutes, 40%)

Task: A demonstration lesson with your partner. Through a role-play scenario you will be expected to shape your approach to the practical session according to the objectives in your lesson plan. The lesson plan should give a context for the demonstration, outlining the circumstances in which you are teaching, and how you expect to achieve your objectives.

The lesson plan is to be made available to the examiners at the beginning of the lesson. A copy of the lesson plan must be submitted to Blackboard no later than 5pm on the day following the lesson (failure to do so will count as a non-electronic submission and carries penalties). The following areas will be under consideration in your presentation/demonstration lesson:

• Communication Skills - you will be required to use examples of aural, visual and practice-based teaching methods in your approach in honing these toward your objectives in the reflective log.
• Competence - A demonstrable awareness of any potential injury or unnecessary physical tension occurring during the lesson, and measures taken to prevent this. An ability to draw attention to discreet physical processes (for example breathing) into a broader musical context, and an implementation of this awareness in the demonstration lesson.

Learning Outcomes 1 and 5:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective use of skills and exercises that can be used in instrumental or vocal teaching
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Essay (2500 words, 60%):

Question Highlight particular techniques and exercises that have become part of your teaching practice during the module. You may evidence this by referring to your experiences during workshops and lessons, alongside the appropriate academic resources.

Your essay must be fully referenced with footnotes and a bibliography and and must demonstrate the following Learning Outcomes:.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Explain various methodologies of teaching used within a musical context
2. Make effective use of primary and/or secondary academic material to support their reflections.
3. Reflect on their own experiences of teaching.
4. Demonstrate effective communication skills

Demonstration lesson & lesson plan (15 minutes, 40%)

A demonstration lesson with your partner. Through a role-play scenario you will be expected to shape your approach to the practical session according to the objectives in your lesson plan. The lesson plan should give a context for the demonstration, outlining the circumstances in which you are teaching, and how you expect to achieve your objectives. References to or an integration of established teaching schools or methodologies is also encouraged in the practical session, as is attention to injury prevention and wellbeing.

The lesson plan is to be made available to the examiners at the beginning of the lesson. A copy of the lesson plan must be submitted to Blackboard no later than 5pm on the day following the lesson (failure to do so will count as a non-electronic submission and carries penalties).

The following areas will be under consideration in your presentation/demonstration lesson:

• Communication Skills - you will be required to use examples of aural, visual and practice-based teaching methods in your approach in honing these toward your objectives in the reflective log.
• Competence - A demonstrable awareness of any potential injury or unnecessary physical tension occurring during the lesson, and measures taken to prevent this. An ability to draw attention to discreet physical processes (for example breathing) into a broader musical context, and an implementation of this awareness in the demonstration lesson.
• Take proper care to adhere to best practice when teaching, and raise awareness of injury prevention as well as the student’s wellbeing
• The consolidation of your research into the practice of teaching - the presentation is an opportunity to show how you have integrated your research and how you would implement it.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a methodological approach to instrumental or vocal teaching
2. Demonstrate advanced communication skills, especially in a teaching context

Essay (2500 words, 60%):

Question

Discuss how your independent pedagogical practice has developed during the module, and with reference to current methodologies and literature, evaluate particular approaches that have become part of your teaching practice. You should evidence this by referring to your experiences during workshops and lessons, alongside the appropriate academic resources. Your essay must be fully referenced with footnotes and a bibliography and and must demonstrate the following Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Analyse and evaluate various methodologies of teaching used within a musical context
2. Use advanced research skills to analyse and evaluate academic material 4. Reflect on and evaluate their own experiences as teachers.
3. Demonstrate advanced communication skills, especially in a teaching context

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Year 2:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective use of skills and exercises that can be used in instrumental or vocal teaching
2. Explain various methodologies of teaching used within a musical context
3. Make effective use of primary and/or secondary academic material to support their reflections.
4. Reflect on their own experiences of teaching.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Year 3:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a methodological approach to instrumental or vocal teaching
2. Analyse and evaluate various methodologies of teaching used within a musical context
3. Use advanced research skills to analyse and evaluate academic material
4. Reflect on and evaluate their own experiences as teachers.
5. Demonstrate advanced communication skills, especially in a teaching context