MUSIC 311 - TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY

I.  Course Description

This course is designed to prepare students for teaching music to children in grades
K-6.  This course deals with the educational foundations of Music as it applies to teaching and
learning in the elementary grades. Various teaching strategies and assessment appropriate
for each area shall be given emphasis in the course. The course consists of lectures, teaching
demonstrations, peer teaching, music classroom observations, a review of music education
literature, and the development of a teaching portfolio.   Students will develop skills in teaching
music that incorporates singing, movement, playing instruments, listening, creating, and
writing.

MODULE 1: CONCEPT OF MUSIC 6 hours

Philosophy and Values
Music as Self-Expression
Music as Recreation
Music as a Socializing Force
Music as a Power for World Peace
Music as a Therapy
Scope and Sequence
The Music Teacher
MODULE 2: THE FIVE FACETS OF MUSIC TEACHING 3 hours
MODULE 3: MUSIC NOTATION 12 hours
MODULE 4: RUDIMENTS/ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
MODULE 5: TEACHING STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MUSIC
TO CHILDREN 9 hours
MODULE 6: INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES
IN TEACHING MUSIC IN DIVERSE CLASSROOM 6 hours

WRITING LESSON PLAN 6 hours

FINAL DEMONSTRATION 12 hours
Total – 54 hours
COURSE GUIDE

The key to your success in finishing this course through the blended learning modality – a
combination of modular distance learning and online learning depends on your determination and
discipline. This module was prepared for you to learn independently and develop you to become a
better critical thinker. As a future teacher, the tasks included in this module will require you to be more
resourceful and creative with the aim of developing the great teacher in you. Aside from meeting the
content and performance standards of this course in accomplishing the given activities, you will be able
to learn other invaluable learning skills which you will be very proud of as a responsible learner. The
following rules and tips will help you to be in track and guide you to finish your learning tasks:

1. Set your time and place of study.

2. Manage your time, be reminded of your study schedule and deadlines.
3. Make your timetable on how you can manage to do the activities and requirements of this
course.
4. Be patient in reading your learning materials with comprehension. Don’t hesitate to ask for
clarifications if needed.
5. Topic discussions will be conducted using Google Meet/Zoom. Regularly log in to the Group
Chat to be updated with announcements.
6. Use your complete name in your Messenger, Google Classroom so you will be identified
properly All the discussions should be related to the course. This means that only relevant
comments, ideas, and conversations will be shared. Be polite in your remarks.
7. Check your work before submitting as to grammar, relevance, and face value.
8. Cite your references accurately.
9. Lastly, learn with diligence and earn your grades honestly. Your classmates, family members,
and friends may help you but do the learning activities yourself.
 COURSE OUTLINE AND STUDY SCHEDULE

Day Topic Learning Outcomes Activities

MODULE 1 CONCEPT OF MUSIC 6 hours
Philosophy and Values
Music as Self-Expression
Music as Recreation
Music as a Socializing Force
Music as a Power for World Peace
Music as a Therapy
Scope and Sequence
The Music Teacher
DAY 1 Discuss the concepts of music – define, give the Engage: View/read on https://www.cmuse.org/history-
(6 hours) importance, and benefits of music to men. of-music
October 15, 2020 1.  Identify recognized theorists in music Explore: Describe music. Identify the theorists in music
education and articulate their philosophies of Explain: Lecture-Discussion about concepts of music.
music education.  Specifically: Elaborate: Discuss the contributions of the theorists and
a.  Zoltán Kodály describe the musical instruments
b.  Carl Orff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV63aVMnyMA
c.  Émile Jacques-Dalcroze
d. Shinichi Suzuki Evaluate: Identify the sounds of the musical instruments
f.  Edwin Gordon being played
h.  John M. Feierabend (T2, LR7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_gXf_VK9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV63aVMnyMA
Activities for Modules 2-6 will follow

EVALUATION

To pass the course, you must:

1. Read all course readings, view video clips, and answer the formative assessment quizzes,
self-assessment activities, and reflection questions.
2. Find means to be able to participate in the synchronous online discussions.
3. Submit all the assignments and take the exams for midterms and finals.
4. Submit the final project (portfolio of all the learning/performance tasks).

Formative Assessment Activities

• The quizzes, self-assessment activities (learning activities with guide questions), and reflection
questions serve as your review materials to prepare you for the periodical examinations. The
results will also serve as a guide to the facilitator to identify students who will need more
reinforcement and assistance.
• The pre-assessment quizzes, self-assessment activities, and reflection questions are posted so
you can take it anytime within the scheduled days assigned for each unit.

Evaluative Assessment Activities

A. Quizzes and Examination

 The two graded quizzes are 10- multiple choice type of quiz while the midterm and final
examinations are 35-item multiple choice type of tests.
B. Assignments and Final Project
There will be five assignments that will comprise the final project for this course. The evaluation
tools for these assignments will be provided..
  Assignment #1: Photos of musical instruments, label and use

 Assignment #2:
 Assignment #3:
 Assignment #4:
 Assignment #5-
C.
D. Technological Tools
To be able to accomplish all the tasks in this course, you will be needing the following software
applications: Word Processing, Powerpoint Presentation. Materials and activities will be facilitated
through Google Applications particularly, Google Meet, and Google Classroom. Messenger, SMS,
Zoom may be used, too.

Grading System

Midterm Grade
CS (online discussion, assignment 1-2, quiz) = 70 %
Examination = 30%
Total = 100%

Tentative Final Grade (TFG)

CS (online discussion, ass. 3-4, portfolio, quiz) = 70 %
Examination = 30%
Total =100%
Final Grade
Midterm 50% + TFG 50% = 100%

Consultation Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00 am–12:00 noon;
Wednesday: 1:00 – 2:30; 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Friday : Conference with Parents