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, Coreq: MED*102L. 35 hours of field work required in Greater Rochester Area schools during daytime instruction in Middle or High School. All placements made by the Field Experience Coordinator. Students provide their own transportation. Experiential Learning course.

Credits: 3