MUSEP 7001 - Pedagogy Research Seminar IV
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSEP 7001 Course Pedagogy Research Seminar IV Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible MUSPED 6001 Restrictions Available to GDipMus(PerfPed), MMus(PerfPed) students only Assessment 1500 word assignment 20%, 1000 word assignment (1) 15%, 1000 word assignment (2) 15%, Folio 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. To develop students' understanding of age-related learning issues in connection with appropriate choices of suitable materials for beginning to advancing level pupils.
2. To acquaint students with the principles and processes of instrumental/vocal teaching in both the one-to-one mode and the small group mode.
3. To introduce students to the essential elements of general musicianship for beginning to advancing level pupils and the ways in which pupils can experience general musicianship through their particular instrumental/vocal specialty.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Booklists and other sources of information will be distributed throughout the course.
Recommended Resources
Tait, M and Haack, P. 1984. Principles and Processes of Music Education. New York and London. Teachers College Press. Columbia University.
Parncutt, R. and McPherson, G. 2002. The Science and Psychology of Music Performance. Oxford and New York, Oxford University Press.
Crozier, R. Scaife, N. and Marks, A. 2004. All Together! Teaching music in groups. London, Associated Board.
Booth, E. 2009. The Music Teaching Artist's Bible: Becoming a Virtuoso Educator', Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hallam, S. 1998. Instrumental Music Teaching: A Guide to Better Teaching and Learning. Oxford, Heinemann Educational.
Harris, P. 2006. Improve your teaching! An essential handbook for instrumental and singing teachers. London. Faber.
Houlahan, M. and Tacka, P. 2008. Kodaly Today. Oxford. Oxford University Press.
Additional booklists and other sources of information will be distributed throughout the course.
Online Learning
Resources and announcements may be posted on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Students will be required to participate in seminars, undertake observation in the field, network appropriately and conduct research in preparation for the completion of written assignments.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 hour of field work
21 hours preparation
1 x 2 hour seminar per week (12 weeks)
6 hours reading per week
2 hours research per week
2 hours assignment preparation per week
Learning Activities Summary
Week 1: Bibliographic study
Week 2: Teaching in individual mode
Week 3: Teaching in group and class modes
Week 4: Transferable skills in teaching
Week 5: Teaching multiple styles and genres
Week 6: Teaching multiple specialities
Week 7: Teaching materials and techniques for primary age beginners
Week 8: Teaching materials and techniques secondary and adult beginners
Week 9: Teaching materials and techniques for primary age elementary pupils
Week 10: Teaching materials and techniques for secondary and adult intermediate level pupils
Week 11: Teaching materials and techniques for secondary and adult intermediate level pupils
Week 12: Teaching materials and techniques for secondary and adult advancing level pupilsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 hour of field work
21 hours preparation
1 x 2 hour seminar per week (12 weeks)
6 hours reading per week
2 hours research per week
2 hours assignment preparation per weekLearning Activities Summary
Week 1: Bibliographic study
Week 2: Teaching in individual mode
Week 3: Teaching in group and class modes
Week 4: Transferable skills in teaching
Week 5: Teaching multiple styles and genres
Week 6: Teaching multiple specialities
Week 7: Teaching materials and techniques for primary age beginners
Week 8: Teaching materials and techniques secondary and adult beginners
Week 9: Teaching materials and techniques for primary age elementary pupils
Week 10: Teaching materials and techniques for secondary and adult intermediate level pupils
Week 11: Teaching materials and techniques for secondary and adult intermediate level pupils
Week 12: Teaching materials and techniques for secondary and adult advancing level pupils -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
1500 word assignment, 20%, Course Learning Outcome 1
1000 word assignment, 15%, Course Learning Oucomes 2
1000 word assignment 15% Course Learning Outcome 3
Folio 50% Course Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3
Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend all Seminars and should notify the relevant staff member of absence due to sickness.Assessment Detail
1. 1500 word written assignment on age-relatedness in beginning materials. 20%
2. 1000 word written assignment on the comparative teaching and learning styles in small group and individual lessons. 15%
3. 1000 word written assignment on general musicianship materials for elementary level pupils. 15%
4. Folio of teaching materials for beginning to advancing level pupils of various ages learning in individual and group modes. 50%
Advice on the three written assignments and the folio will be given in the seminars.Submission
The three written assignments will be submitted online by the due date.
The Folio will be submitted to the Faculty of Arts Office (Napier building) by the due date with a completed cover sheet and declaration.
Late submission will incur a penalty deduction of 2% per weekday from the assessed mark of the completed submitted work, up to a final submission date 7 days after the due date of the assignment, after which no further work will be accepted without prior arrangement for an extension.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
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