MED 301 - Secondary Music Education Methods

Teaching music at the middle school and high school levels. Topics include the following: administrative and professional roles of the music educator; curriculum surveys; assessment; public relations and communication processes between school, home and community; using technology for research, organizational skills and teaching; and methods for teaching literacy skills for the adolescent. A 25-hour field placement in a secondary school music program is required and provides opportunity for guided observation, teaching and feedback. Students also study guitar one day per week.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MED 102
Requires 30 hours of observation during the public school day.

Credits: 3