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

(LO1) To have acquired the ability to analyse, describe and evaluate specific musical group /complementary practice teaching techniques in written form and within an observational setting.

(LO2) To have acquired the ability to debate effectively on issues of group 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 group 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 group 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.

The content of the module will be adapted to the needs of the cohort and the availability of guest speakers.

The core content of the module will focus on the following or similar:

1. Group teaching: mixed abilities
2. Musical methods: Kodaly
3. Musical methods: Dalcroze Eurythmics
4. Wider perspectives: Alexander Technique
5. Appropriate materials
6. Teaching solo performance in groups
7. Teaching ensemble performance
8. Practical matters: planning and delivering a workshop
9. Teaching environments, and touring for music education: an introduction to health and safety and risk assessments

Students will be expected to participate in demonstrations.

Teaching method: Lectures/ structured online activities

Description: Schedule directed student hours: 24. Unscheduled directed student hours: 12. 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 hours (non-credit bearing modules only): 164
Description of how self-directed learning hours may be used (all modules): wider reading, further teaching observations, developing own teaching practice, developing writing skills.