Music Classroom Methods and Materials

ME-212

This course will explore the educational philosophies, classroom methods, and materials associated with the predominant techniques (Dalcroze, Orff, Kodály, Suzuki, and Gordon) used in classroom music instruction in the United States. Students learn instructional philosophies for music education as well as techniques for developing music skills through select approaches unique to each philosophy. These techniques will be used in planning for instrumental and vocal instruction, and general music activities with special emphasis on singing, moving, and playing recorder and classroom instruments.

 

Credits
2
Prerequisites
ME-211
Required Of
MUED majors
Electable By
MUED and PROM majors
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
MUED
Course Chair
Cecil Adderley
Taught By
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