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WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROPOSAL FOR NEW COURSES
Department ____Music______Date ___1/23/2012______
Refer to Regulation 3-4, Policy for Changing the Curriculum, for complete information on submitting proposals for curricular changes.
_321______Teaching Music in the Elementary Classroom______1______
Course No. Course Title Credits
This proposal is for a(n) __X___ Undergraduate Course ______Graduate Course
Applies to: ___X__ Major ______Minor ______University Studies* ___X__ Not for USP
_____ Required _____ Required
_____ Elective _____ Elective
Prerequisites ____MUSC 1001 Music Fundamentals___(at RCTC) ______
Grading method __X___ Grade only ______P/NC only ______Grade and P/NC Option
Frequency of offering ___alternate years______
Provide the following information:
A. Course Description
1. Catalog description.
Study of music materials and teaching methods appropriate for the elementary classroom teacher. Offered in Rochester only.
2. Course outline of the major topics and subtopics (minimum of two-level outline).
I. Experiencing music in the classroom
A. Artistic processes: Perform, Create, Respond
B. Preparing concepts through active experience
C. Value of movement as a pedagogical tool
D. Value of singing for child development
E. Use of instruments in the classroom
F. Listening to music and the use of critical response processes
II. Integrating Music into the curriculum
A. Connections between music and literacy
B. Music and social studies
C. Different forms of arts integration
III. Music and Culture
A. The integral connection between music and culture
B. The importance of providing cultural context for song material
C. Choosing culturally respectful and appropriate materials and activities
D. Respectful and appropriate use of music from Native American tribal groups
IV. Teaching Rhythm
A. Importance of beat competence in child development
B. Methods for teaching pulse and tempo
C. Methods and sequence for teaching durational values
D. Integration of teaching duration with literacy and math
E. Methods and sequence for teaching meter
V. Teaching Pitch and Melody
A. Methods and sequence for teaching melodic concepts
B. Tonal organization of melodies
C. Developing the child’s singing voice and pitch accuracy
VI. Teaching the Structural Components of Music
A. Distinguishing sectional and phrase forms
B. Teaching musical forms through movement and folk dance
C. Signs and symbols delineating structure
VII. Teaching harmony and texture
A. Concepts of texture: monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic
B. Using rounds and ostinati to create harmony
C. Methods of teaching chords and chord structures
3.a Instructional delivery methods utilized: (Please check all that apply).
Lecture: Auditorium / ITV / Online / Web Enhanced / Web SupplementedLecture: Classroom X / Service Learning / Travel Study / Laboratory / Internship/Practicum X
Other: (Please indicate) Group projects and active presentations
3.b. MnSCU Course media codes: (Please check all that apply).
None: / 3. Internet / 6. Independent Study / 9. Web Enhanced1. Satellite / 4. ITV Sending / 7. Taped / 10. Web Supplemented
2. CD Rom / 5. Broadcast TV / 8. ITV Receiving
4. Course requirements (papers, lab work, projects, etc.) and means of evaluation.
The students will be asked to do individual and group projects demonstrating concepts and techniques presented in class. Students will be expected to present 2-3 music activities in an elementary classroom with written plan and reflection.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, quality of creative projects, quality of teaching videos from classroom presentations, and exams on central concepts of music pedagogy.
5. Course materials (textbook(s), articles, etc.).
Rozmajzl, Michon and René Boyer. 2012. Music Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher. 5th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Course Materials Packet of folk song material
6. Assessment of Outcomes
Outcomes will be assessed through evaluation of projects and teaching presentations.
7. List of references.
Anderson, William M. & Patricia Shehan Campbell. 2011. Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education, 3rd edition. Lanham: Rowman and Littlefield.
Bennett, Peggy D. & Douglas R. Bartholomew. 1997. Songworks I: Singing in the Education of Children. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Bennett, Peggy D. & Douglas R. Bartholomew. 1999. Songworks II: Singing from Sound to Symbol. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Campbell, Patricia Shehan, Ellen McCullough-Brabson, and Judith Cook Tucker. 1994. Roots and Branches: A Legacy of Multicultural Music for Children. Danbury: World Music Press.
Burton, Bryan. 1993. Moving Within the Circle: Contemporary Native American Music and Dance. Danbury: World Music Press.
Hansen, Dee, Elaine Bernstorf, & Gayle M. Stuber. 2004. The Music and Literacy Connection. Reston: The National Association for Music Education.
B. Rationale
1. Statement of the major focus and objectives of the course.
This course is intended to provide the elementary education program housed in Rochester with a 1 credit course to meet licensure requirements for music teaching and pedagogy. The main objectives of the course are experiential learning in music, music’s value to the elementary classroom, possibilities for curriculum integration with music, and the connections of music and culture.
2. Specify how this new course contributes to the departmental curriculum.
The department currently offers a 3-credit course called “Music for Elementary Teachers.” This course is being dropped by the Rochester program so this proposal provides a course that will fit the licensure requirements (in combination with the prerequisite music fundamentals course at RCTC). This course is being offered as a service to the Rochester education program.
3. Indicate any course(s) which may be dropped if this course is approved.
Only the Rochester offerings will be affected—the 3 credit pedagogy and fundamentals course, Music for Elementary Teachers, will be discontinued in Rochester
C. Impact of this Course on other Departments, Programs, Majors, or Minors
1. Does this course increase or decrease the total credits required by a major or minor of any other department? If so, which department(s)? This course will increase the total credits required by the Rochester elementary education program by 1 credit.
2. Attach letter(s) of understanding from impacted department(s). The course is being proposed at the request of the Rochester program.
Department Contact Person for this Proposal:
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Name (please print) Phone e-mail address
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WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FINANCIAL AND STAFFING DATA SHEET
Course or Program_MUS 321: Teaching Music in the Elementary Classroom______
Include a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet with any proposal for a new course, new program, or revised program.
Please answer the following questions completely. Provide supporting data.
1. Would this course or program be taught with existing staff or with new or additional staff? If this course would be taught by adjunct faculty, include a rationale.
MUS 320, a 3-credit course with similar content, has always been taught by adjuncts in Rochester for the Rochester education program. This course will be dropped in favor of the course in this proposal. Adjuncts will continue to be used to provide this new 1 credit course unless room is available in a full-time faculty member’s load.
2. What impact would approval of this course/program have on current course offerings? Please discuss number of sections of current offerings, dropping of courses, etc.
This course will be offered in Rochester only and will replace a 3-credit course previously offered.
3. What effect would approval of this course/program have on the department supplies? Include data to support expenditures for staffing, equipment, supplies, instructional resources, etc.
None—as it is replacing a similar course with one that has fewer credits.
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WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW AND REVISED COURSE AND PROGRAM APPROVAL FORM
Routing form for new and revised courses and programs. Course or Program:_MUS 321: Teaching Music in the Elementary Classroom
Department Recommendation______
Department Chair Date e-mail address
Dean’s Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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Dean of College Date
A2C2 Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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Chair of A2C2 Date
Graduate Council Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
(if applicable)
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Chair of Graduate Council Date
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Director of Graduate Studies Date
Faculty Senate Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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President of Faculty Senate Date
Academic Vice President Recommendation _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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Academic Vice President Date
Decision of President _____ Approved _____ Disapproved
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President Date
Please forward to Registrar.
Registrar ______Please notify department chair via e-mail that curricular change has been recorded.
Date entered
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