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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Special Methods Music
Module Code ES574A
School School of Education Studies
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Donal Hurley
Semester 2: Donal Hurley
Autumn: Donal Hurley
Module TeacherJames O'Higgins-Norman
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective learningenvironment. To introduce students to contemporary approaches in a range of teaching &learning skills. To develop confidence in a range of initial teaching skills through reviews,analysis, demonstration, peer coaching and guided feedback To provide students with adetailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in Music in second-level schools.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the content, methodology and assessment techniques of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cyclesyllabus in Music as taught in second-level schools.
2. Map an appropriate teaching scheme for the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle Syllabus in Music as taughtin second-level schools.
3. Articulate and relate the appropriate teaching methods and specific challenges in delivering Music astaught in second-level schools.
4. Design a range of resources appropriate for use in the teaching Music as taught in second-levelschools.
5. Work in collegiality with colleagues in the interests of sharing, promoting, developing and supportingbest professional practice in the teaching of Science in second level schools.
6. Explore ways to best develop the integration of Music Education across the curriculum in second level schools.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36Input and reflective
Lecture24Research and Emerging Pedagogy
Independent learning65Reflection Related to Experience
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Curriculum.
Music Curriculum in Second Level Schools.

Teaching and Learning.
Subject Specific Teaching Methodologies.

Teaching and Learning.
Modes of Assessment for Learning in Music Education.

Teaching and Learning.
Integrating Music Education across the school curriculum.

Teaching and Learning.
Technologies and Music Classroom.

Teaching and Learning.
Cultural Compentencies in Music Classroom.

Teaching and Learning.
Teaching for Vocal and Instrumental Work.

Special Educational Needs.
Promoting an inclusive Music Classroom.

Teaching and Learning.
Music improvisation, appropriate methodologies.

Teaching and Learning.
Lesson planning, short term and long term.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignmentn/a100%Sem 1 End
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Bray, D.: 2000, Teaching Music in the Secondary School, Heinemann, Oxford,
  • Fautley, M.: 2010, Assessment in Music Education, OUP, Buckinghamshire,
  • Philpott, C and Spruce, G.: 2006, Learning to Teach Music in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience, Routledge Falmer, London,
Other Resources
None
This module will be delivered at in the Deparment of Music at the Mater Dei Institute of Education, a College of Dublin City University. As such the timing of the delivery of the module may differ from the normal hours associated with lectures on the GDEd programme.
Programme or List of Programmes
GDEDGraduate Diploma in Education
Timetable this semester: Timetable for ES574A
Date of Last Revision01-FEB-12
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