Details for CRS240 Curriculum Studies Music Part A

This subject develops a knowledge base for the Initial Teacher Education Students in the NESA Music 7-10 syllabus and the ACARA F-10 Curriculum, The Arts, Music. This course introduces curriculum, pedagogy and assessment for teaching and provides students with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical practice as well as critically engaging with models of pedagogy. The aim is to build understanding and skills in critically analysing and evaluating contemporary theory, concepts and issues in Music as applied in the junior secondary context. It equips the students with teaching methodologies and practical strategies to effectively teach Music to children from Years 7-10. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS240
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education. 

EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory 

Or 40 credit points 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Articulate and critically analyse the role and value of the Music teaching in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum, from a faith-based perspective.
2. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the concepts and substance of the Year 7-10 curriculum in this area of study, aligned pedagogies and how to select a content focus for lessons. 
3. Critically analyse and synthesise complex information to develop a range of approaches to the planning and implementation of engaging and purposeful teaching/learning sequences for the junior secondary Music curriculum, including the selection and organisation of appropriate resources, which is informed by an understanding of how students learn in the area of study. 
4. Adapt and differentiate the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the secondary classroom, with creativity and initiative. 
5. Select and evaluate a range of evidence-based formative and summative assessment practices to evaluate progress, adjust instruction, provide targeted feedback, and support learning, with expert judgement. 
6. Select and demonstrate elements of effective communication to provide directions, instructions, explanations, feedback and questioning to support student learning and engagement, demonstrating personal autonomy and accountability. 

Subject Content

1. Music and its place in Society and Education
2. NESA 7-10 Syllabus – Curriculum Knowledge
3. Quality Teaching Based on the Curriculum
4. Choosing repertoire and Creating Learning Activities for Stages 4&5
5. Integrated Music Teaching
6. Assessment in Music
7. Assessment Design for Stage 4&5
8. Planning School Performances
9. Unit Programming/Planning and Music Technology
10. Proactive Learning and Engagement Strategies
11. Finetuning programming and lesson planning and the role of Extra Curricula Music Programs

This course may be offered in the following formats

• E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
• ​​E-learning (online/synchronous) 

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Lesson Sequence and Arrangement (30%)
2. Plan a Music Performance (30%)
3. Unit of Work with Assessment (40%)

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