Module Details

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Title MUSIC PERFORMANCE PEDAGOGY 1
Code MUMA631
Coordinator Miss RK Minton
Music
Ruth.Minton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 20

Aims

1) To study the skills and processes of teaching and learning a musical instrument or voice in a 1-to-1 context
2) To equip students to have a knowledge of appropriate teaching styles and methods suitable for 1-to-1 contexts
3) To enable students to evaluate critically their own teaching and means of educating and communicating to others in a 1-to-1 context
4) To broaden the students’ experience beyond their own cultural and personal boundaries by developing professional perspectives and flexibility in teaching.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To have acquired the ability to analyse, describe and evaluate specific music instrumental/voice teaching techniques in written form and within an observational setting

(LO2) To have acquired the ability to debate effectively on issues of teaching and learning strategies developing both independence of thought and collaborative approaches where appropriate

(LO3) To have acquired the ability to communicate and use a pragmatic but informed approach to the practice of 1-to-1 teaching

(LO4) To have developed an open-minded and responsive approach to new or previously unexplored areas of teaching, and demonstrate a willingness to engage with these within a teaching situation

(LO5) To have developed the capacity to draw on personal experience to inform sound pedagogical thought

(S1) Communication. Listening and questioning, respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations

(S2) Positive attitude/self-confidence. A 'can-do' approach, a readiness to take part and contribute, openness to new ideas and the drive to make these happen

(S3) Self-management. Readiness to accept responsibility, flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve based on feedback/reflective learning

(S4) Proficiency in Pedagogical Techniques

(S5) Aural acuity


Syllabus

 

The module content will focus on the following in terms of 1-to-1 instrumental/vocal teaching contexts:

1. Introduction to Teaching and Learning
2. Setting up your teaching practice
3. The first lesson
4. Lesson planning and preparation
5. Technique: the foundations
6. How to encourage good practice techniques
7. Repertoire
8. Developing aural awareness
9. Tone production, intonation, articulation and phrasing
10. Teaching scales and sight-reading
11. Using exams in teaching
12. Performing and communicating
13. Ways into improvisation and composition
14. Motivating your pupils
15. Adult learners
16. Uses of jazz, pop, contemporary and world music
17. Musicianship skills

Students will be expected to observe teaching, including live teaching in situ.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Seminar
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The 12 hours of unscheduled directed student hours relate to tutorials and observations of lessons live or on film.

Self-directed Learning: Wider reading, further teaching observations, developing own teaching practice, developing writing skills.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

        12

36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 164
TOTAL HOURS 200

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment ID: Assessment 2 Assessment Description: Video of teaching in a 1-to-1 context Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessme  30    40       
Assessment ID: Assessment 1 Assessment Description: Essay Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes    40       
Assessment ID: Assessment 3 Assessment Description: Reflective Report Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: No    20       

Recommended Texts

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