Module overview
This module introduces the student to practical as well as reflective aspects of performance teaching. One-to-one instrumental teaching and workshops are tailored specifically to enhance the students' understanding of techniques, repertory and styles of their chosen musical instrument with a view of transferring this knowledge to others in a professional context.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Refine your performance technique on your chosen instrument
- Practice your observation and teaching techniques
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- reflect on teaching styles, techniques and methods
- develop your teaching styles, techniques and methods through research and observation
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- present your findings and experience to an audience in a formal situation
- refine your observation skills and be able to comment constructively on others' work
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- your chosen instrument with a view to transferring that knowledge to others
- techniques, styles and methods of one-to-one performance teaching.
Syllabus
One-to-one tutorials on Music teaching techniques, styles and methods
discussion of literature associated with Music education
Observation of workshops by professional musicians and teachers on a variety of teaching methods in a range of genres and styles to help you develop your teaching style, techniques and methods
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Tutorials
Workshops
Individual study
Instrumental teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 276 |
| Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
John Finney, Felicity Laurence (2013). MasterClass in Music Education: Transforming Teaching and Learning. Bloomsbury.
Fautley, Martin (2010). Assessment in Music Education. Oxford University Press.
Swanwick, Keith (1988). Music, Mind and Education. Routledge.
Gordon Cox, Robin Stevens eds. (2010). The Origins and Foundations of Music Education: Cross-Cultural Historical Studies of Music in Compulsory Schooling. Bloomsbury.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Using video recordings of lessons, assessments involve analysis and reflection on instrumental/vocal teaching, the techniques deployed, impact on learning and how these relate to your own teaching practice.
Your work will be submitted in the form of written assignments and presentations.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 60% |
| Written analysis | 40% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written analysis | 40% |
| Presentation | 60% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal