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The Division of Music Education is dedicated to empowering students through learning opportunities that are contextual and relevant to a career in teaching. To become an effective music educator, each student must commit to excellence in both teaching and musicianship.

MUED 3100, MAYMESTER 2013 MUSICIANSHIP FOR TEACHING II Monday-Friday: 9:00 – 11:50

Dr. Donald M. Taylor

E-Mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (940) 565-3745 Office: MU 309 Office Hours: Monday-Friday (12:00 – 1:00)

Required Text

Duke, R. A. (2005). Intelligent Music Teaching. Austin, TX: Learning and Behavior Resources.

Valerio, W. H., Reynolds, A. M., Bolton, B. M., Taggart, C. C., & Gordon, E. E. (1998). Music play: The early childhood music curriculum guide for parents, teachers and caregivers. Chicago: GIA Publications.

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to stimulate thinking regarding children’s learning potential in general elementary music instruction. Course topics will address what to teach (curriculum), how to teach (the tools of teaching such as directives, modeling, and feedback), and prominent pedagogies within the field.

Course Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of and be able to successfully engage students in playing instruments, listening, chanting, singing, moving, and pattern instruction. 2. To be able to apply an understanding of individual differences among children to the preparation of elementary general music lessons. 3. To familiarize students with a variety of general music methods and materials appropriate for the elementary music classroom. 4. To develop an understanding of how general music contributes to a school music program.

1 Division of Music Education Attendance Policy

Regular attendance with promptness and with assignments completed reflects a positive, accepting attitude in university education. With the responsibility of being a music education student comes a conscious decision to act professionally at all times.

More than 3 unexcused absences will result in a failing grade. During the Maymester, each half of the class listed will count as 1 regular class during the regular semester.

Three tardies will be counted as one absence.

*Only university excused absences will be accepted. You must present notification to your professor, which may be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Students.

Extra Information Regarding Attendance

1. The following absences DO NOT constitute a university excused absence: illness (even with a note from your personal doctor or the UNT health clinic), family illness, family death. The three unexcused absences allowed by the Division of Music Education are to be used for absolute emergencies only. So keep it simple. Attend every class, and arrive early. 2. If you arrive late to class, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to inform me after class so that I can change an absence mark to a tardy mark. Do not leave class that day until you see me change the mark. If you are late, but do not remind me that you came to class, any marks for absence that day will not be changed. 3. Students who leave class early will receive a tardy for the day. 4. The following activities will result in an automatic absence: a. Texting during class b. Checking e-mail during class c. Creating a distraction d. Sleeping in class

Assignments

You will be asked to complete assignments that are relevant to our topics of discussion in class. All written assignments must be typed. I will not accept handwritten work unless previously specified. Late assignments will not be accepted. Make sure you print your assignments early enough to have them ready at the beginning of class. Excuses regarding printer problems are not acceptable. If you have computer problems, make sure you print your assignments in the computer lab downstairs before class begins.

 If you are absent, you are still responsible for turning in assignments on time (via e-mail or having a friend bring the assignment to me). Likewise, it is your responsibility to find out what was assigned for the following class. Regardless of whether or not you were absent, you are still expected to turn in work on time.

2 Developing Musicianship: Student Review

You will need to have excellent musicianship skills as a music educator. During this course we will work on error detection and sight singing skills. You will be required to take tests in each of these. Your test scores will not only be considered in determining your grade for this course, but will also determine whether you receive a grade in this course or not. You will be required to PASS these tests in order to receive a grade in this class. If you do not pass these tests, you will receive an Incomplete in this course. You will also be tested on these skills in other music education courses, specifically MUED 4103, and 4109. These tests, as well as tests in fingering, transposition, and piano, are a portion of the Music Education Student Review.

You will have three attempts to pass each student review test. We will devote time in class to take care of these tests.

Tonal Patterns

By the end of the semester, you will need to take a tonal pattern test. This test is relatively simple and counts for 10% of your final grade. If you do not pass, you will NOT receive an Incomplete for the course. This test is not part of the official Student Review (see above); however, failure would lower your grade by a letter. Throughout the semester, we will practice sight-singing skills that reinforce these simple patterns.

Office of Disability Accommodation The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at http://www.unt.edu/oda. You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (Undergraduates) A student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in addition to successfully completing a required number of credit hours based on total registered hours per term. Students cannot exceed attempted credit hours above 150% of their required degree plan. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose their financial aid eligibility.

3 If at any point you consider dropping this or any other course, please be advised that the decision to do so may have the potential to affect your current and future financial aid eligibility. Please visit http://financialaid.unt.edu/satisfactory-academic-progress- requirements for more information about financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. It may be wise for you to schedule a meeting with an academic advisor in your college or visit the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office to discuss dropping a course being doing so.

Academic Integrity Academic Integrity is defined in the UNT Policy on Student Standards for Academic Integrity. Any suspected case of Academic Dishonesty will be handled in accordance with the University Policy and procedures. Possible academic penalties range from a verbal or written admonition to a grade of “F” in the course. Further sanctions may apply to incidents involving major violations. You will find the policy and procedures at: http://vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm.

Student Behavior in the Classroom

Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students’ opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student’s conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university’s expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at: www.unt.edu/csrr.

Plan Ahead! In order to student teach, you must:

 Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on all UNT course work and an overall GPA of 2.75  Have an overall GPA of 2.75 in all MUXX courses and all EDXX courses  Have a minimum of a C in all music and education courses  Have an overall GPA of 2.75 in your professional development classes. See your Student Handbook for a list of these courses.  Have completed successfully ALL proficiency examinations before you apply for student teaching. This includes your piano proficiency, concentration proficiency, and all components of the music education student review. No coursework should be taken during student teaching.

Grading Policy

Assignments = 60% Teaching at Ann Windle = 30%

4 Tonal Patterns = 10%

Assignments: 5 chapter summaries Teaching: 2 group lesson plans, 2 self-evaluations, 2 teaching evaluations

A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 0-59

The teaching assignments at Ann Windle are a crucial part of this course. There is no way to make up your grade if you miss the teaching dates listed.

5 Proposed Calendar: Maymester 2013

FIRST HALF OF EACH CLASS SECOND HALF OF EACH CLASS

Monday, May 13 (9:00 – 10:20) Monday, May 13 (10:30 – 11:50) Orientation Music Play Informal vs. Formal Instruction Rhythm

Tuesday, May 14 (9:00 – 10:20) Tuesday, May 14 (10:30 – 11:50) Rhythm: Chanting Rhythm and Singing Duke’s “Precision in Language and Thought” Duke: “What to Teach” Wednesday, May 15 (9:00 – 10:20) Wednesday May 15 (10:30 – 11:50) Singing Movement Duke’s “Assessment” Thursday, May 16 (9:00 – 10:20) Thursday, May 16 (10:30 – 11:50) Movement Whole Lesson Demonstration

Friday, May 17 (9:00 – 10:20) Friday, May 17 (10:30 – 11:50) Observe at Ann Windle Preparing Lessons

Monday, May 20 (9:00 – 10:20) Monday, May 20 (10:30 – 11:50) Practice Lessons Practicing Lessons

Tuesday, May 21 (9:00 – 10:20) Tuesday, May 21 (10:30 – 11:50) Teach at Ann Windle 1 Review and Prepare

Wednesday, May 22 (9:00 – 10:20) Wednesday, May 22 (10:30 – 11:50) Practice Lessons Practice Lessons

Thursday, May 23 (9:00 – 10:20) Thursday, May 23 (10:30 – 11:50) Teach at Ann Windle 2 Review

Friday, May 24 (9:00 – 10:20) Friday, May 24 (10:30 – 11:50) Formal Instruction: Lesson Planning Teaching a Song “Duke’s Sequencing Instruction” May 27 May 27 Memorial Day Holiday Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 28 (9:00 – 10:20) Tuesday, May 28 (10:30 – 11:50) Orff Schulwerk Orff Schulwerk Continued Duke’s “Feedback" Wednesday, May 29 (9:00 – 10:20) Wednesday, May 29 (10:30 – 11:50) Kodaly Disabilities

Thursday, May 30 (9:00 – 10:20) Thursday, May 30 (10:30 – 11:50) Final Final