MUSIC EDUCATION

 

Mission Statement

 

UNF graduates of the B.A.E program in Music Education will demonstrate mastery of music content knowledge and teaching skills that leads to effective instruction in music education.

 

The core learning objectives of the Music Education program are correlated to the National Association of Schools of Music standards, the College of Education and Human Services Conceptual Framework, as well as the Florida Accomplished Practices at the pre-professional level (AP 1-Assessment, AP 2-Communication, AP 3-Continuous Improvement, AP-4 Critical Thinking, AP 5-Diversity, AP-6 Ethics, AP 7-Human Development and Learning, AP-8 Knowledge of Subject Matter; AP 9-Learning Environments, AP 10-Planning, AP 11-Role of the Teacher, AP 12-Technology).

 

Student Learning Outcomes

 

UNF Music Education graduates will be able to:

Content/Knowledge & Skills

• Describe the historical development of music in America and how it is impacted by philosophical, psychological and sociological influences
  
  
• Understand the impact of world influences on music education in American schools
  
  
• Demonstrate skills in singing, listening, moving, playing instruments, creating, and reading music in the elementary and secondary school setting
  
  
• Demonstrate instrumental performing skills
  
  
• Demonstrate vocal and instrumental performing skills
  
  
• Use techniques for making decisions about secondary students' voice range and quality
  
  
• Demonstrate effective choral and instrumental conducting skills
  
  
• Develop skills in the selection and use of technology to assist all students in learning
  
  
• Demonstrate understanding of concepts and principles of behaviorism, social cognitive theory, information processing, and constructivist views of learning and motivation
  
  
• Develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively manage the classroom environment
  
• Develop knowledge and skills to design, assess, and implement instruction that is inclusive of special needs learners and speakers of other languages
  
  
  

 

Communication Skills

• Critique musical performances with faculty and music students
  
  
• Present and defend portfolio work samples with field experience instructors and an intern supervisor.
  
  
• Examine the creative uses of musical material, the various possibilities of musical form, developmental procedures, and performance resources
  
• Identify appropriate music instruments and literature for students to perform in instrumental and vocal classes

 

Critical Thinking Skills

• Analyze examples of comprehensive music curriculum, K-12 and representative curriculum materials
  
  
• Analyze musical works, music repertory, and materials
  
  
• Develop criteria for the selection of music repertory and materials
  
  
• Adapt existing music and music materials to meet the needs of students with minimal proficiency in music, the needs of students for whom English is their second language (ESOL), the needs of special students mainstreamed into the music classroom, and the needs of students who represent diverse cultures
  
  
• Analyze, arrange, and compose music for elementary and secondary schools 
  
  



Curriculum Map
Click on the image below to see in which Music Education courses these Student Learning Outcomes are addressed:

Music Education Curriculum Map

 

 

Assessment Approaches

 

Context: The Music Education curriculum is designed to prepare teachers for music instruction in grades K-12 and for the integration of music experiences into the school curriculum. Graduates from the COEHS acquire content knowledge (subject and pedagogical), and skills via general education courses, content specific courses, field and clinical experiences that are assessed at various stages in the program of study

 

UNF graduates of the B.A.E program in Music Education will demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and teaching skills through proficiency on course embedded assessments, activities, and critical task assessments in core, major, and clinical experiences at a proficiency level expected of a teacher candidate. It is expected that teacher candidates apply knowledge throughout the program by demonstrating understanding, competence, and effective implementation. Assessment strategies include

• Assignments and other formal formative, summative, and authentic assessments
  
  
• Successful completion of critical tasks in specific courses
  
  
• Engage in class discussions, reflections, and critiques that provide a dynamic forum for developing ideas and demonstrating knowledge
  
  
• Analysis of teaching performances in field experiences and methods courses
  
  
  

Career Opportunities

 

For information on the many career opportunities available to Music Education majors, go to What Can You Do with a Music Education Major at http://www.unf.edu/dept/cdc/info/edmajors.html

 

For More Information

 

To learn more about the UNF Education Department and majoring in Music Education, go to http://www.unf.edu/coehs/degrees/ci/bach.htm

 

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