Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Music Education
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Music
Module Code	09 31047
Module Lead	Ben Curry
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-12 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Placement-8 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This is a placement module, beginning with six weeks of lectures on topics delivered by Birmingham Services for Education staff, followed by four weeks of placement in full-class instrumental lessons. The lectures will cover topics such as whole-class instrumental teaching, improvisation and creativity, vocal workshops, and small-group teaching.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: identify and discuss key issues in music education such as choral teaching, whole-class teaching, improvisation and app based learning, Special/Additional Educational Needs (SEN/AEN) and group-learning strategies. explain how to lead activities such as a warm-up exercise in a full class environment, drawing on an understanding of ‘best practice’ developed (where possible) through placement experience. evaluate methods used in teaching school children musical skills such as performing, improvising, composing and listening.
Assessment	31047-01 : Essay 3000 Words : Coursework (60%) 31047-02 : Viva - 20 minutes : Presentation (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Viva of 20 minutes on approaches to teaching (40%) Essay 3000 words (60%) Reassessment: Re-submit failed component
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