Theory and practice in music education is the focus of this unit. It aims to develop an understanding of the principal historical, psychological, developmental and cultural influences on music teaching and learning, including the teaching of instruments and voice, classroom practice, choirs and ensembles. It examines the philosophical foundations of music and aesthetics in education; the role of music in society and in today's schools and private music studios; the personal and professional dimensions of music teaching; and provides an introduction to learning theories as applied to music teaching and learning, including both Western pedagogies and traditional transmission of non-Western... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Nicholas Bannan
Prerequisites: any Level 2 Music unit
