Republic of the Philippines

HOLY
CROSS
COLLEGE,
STA. ROSA, N.E., INC.
EDUCATION PROGRAM
First Semester 2021 - 2022

Course Syllabus in TEACHING MUSIC in ELEMENTARY GRADES

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Holy Cross College believes in the holistic development of individuals by providing quality education through active participation in the
teaching-learning process.

COLLEGE VISION
To become a God-centered learning institution focused on holistic education that forms and educates individuals to become conscious,
competent, compassionate, and committed persons towards the development of a just and humane society.

COLLEGE MISSION
Holy Cross College is an institution for academic and values formation offering relevant, learner-centered, and values-oriented programs
that produces competent persons of character in the service of society.

CORE VALUES
Holistic Education * Competence * Compassion * Commitment

PROGRAM EDUCATION
PROGRAM CHAIR AGNES M. AQUINO, Ph.D
COURSE CODE: MUSIC-MC
COURSE TITLE: TEACHING MUSIC IN ELEMENTARY GRADES
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE (S): NONE
NAME OF PROFESSOR: MS. CHRISTINE MARY A. CAMAROTA, LPT
 SCHEDULE & ROOM Monday and Tuesday 9:00 am - 10:30 am
ASSIGNMENT:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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 emphases in the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course aims to:

• Prepare students with the basics needed to be a successful elementary school music teacher
• Formulate a personal philosophy of music education
• Formulate a personal eclectic approach to teaching based on a variety of methodologies for teaching music to young people
• Encourage awareness of the many issues related to teaching

COURSE OUTLINE

(WEEKS & NUMBER OF TOPICS COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES DETAILED ACTIVITIES

HOURS)

Course Orientation At the end of the lesson, the Online Lecture and
WEEK 1 • Introduction students are expected to: discussion
(3 HOURS) • Philosophy, Mission, Vision, • memorize and inculcate the
Goals, and Objectives of Holy Philosophy, Vision, Mission and Timed Quiz
MONDAY and TUESDAY Cross College Sta. Rosa, N.E., Core Values of Holy Cross
Inc. College. Online activity
9:00 am - 10:30 am
• School Policies, Rules and • discuss the relevance of
Regulations these
• Class Orientation • values in their training as
future Professional.
• abide by the school policies,
rules and regulations
 INTRODUCTION TO THE • Discuss the definition of music Online Lecture and
WEEK 2 COURSE discussion
• Define music and the
(3 HOURS)
• Definition of Music importance of it
• Why music is important • realize the reasons for studying Timed Quiz
MONDAY and TUESDAY • Reasons for Studying Music music;
9:00 am - 10:30 am

HISTORY OF MUSIC illustrate a history of music Online Lecture

WEEK 3 • MEDIEVAL ERA - BALABAT
(3 HOURS) • RENAISSANCE ERA -BAYAN define the history of music Modules
• BAROQUE ERA - BERNABE XJ.
MONDAY and TUESDAY • CLASSICAL ERA - BERNABE S. recognize the history of music Quiz
9:00 am - 10:30 am • ROMANTIC ERA BERNARDO
• 20th CENTURY - BRISTOL Essay

Fundamentals of Music Define the different types of

• Rhythm fundamentals of music Online Lecture
WEEK 4
(3 HOURS) • Melody
• Harmony interpret the different Modules
fundamentals of music
MONDAY and TUESDAY CALLUAN AND CANETE
Quiz
9:00 am - 10:30 am recognize the importance of it.

WEEK 5 POSTURE Identify the proper posture , Online Lecture

(3 HOURS) Standing controlling of tone and types of
Sitting breathing Modules
MONDAY and TUESDAY CATACUTAN
CONTROLING TONE QUALITY interpret the proper posture , Quiz
9:00 am - 10:30 am controlling of tone and types of
Chest Voice
Head Voice breathing Essay
CRUZ
Recognize the importance of it.
 TYPES OF BREATHING
Clavicular Breathing
Costal Breathing
Diaphragmatic Breathing
DEIFARINE AND DELA CRUZ
CYNTIA

WEEK 6
(3 HOURS)
Prelim Exam Online Prelim Exam
MONDAY and TUESDAY
9:00 am - 10:30 am • enumerate and characterize the
Classification of musical different Prelim
classification
Examof musical Online Lecture
instruments and its example instruments
WEEK 7
(3 HOURS) •• identify
Define andthe explain
musicaltheinstrument
family of Modules
Online Lecture
IDIOPHONES - DC. JOHANA and its example
WEEK 10 Musical Instruments instruments;
NICOLE Quiz
MONDAY and TUESDAY
(3 HOURS) MEMBRANOPHONES - DC. MARY
•• play at least
identify the one musical
musical instrument Modules
Brass
•GRACE instrument.
played based on its sound
9:00 am - 10:30 am • Percussion Essay
produced; Quiz
MONDAY and TUESDAY DESIDERIO
• play at least one
9:00 am - 10:30 am Play at least one musical
musical instrument.
WEEK 8 (continuation) • enumerate and characterize the instrument
Online Lecture
(3 HOURS) Classification of musical different classification of musical
instruments and its example instruments Modules
sing the folk songs with correct
MONDAY and TUESDAY Singing and Conducting the Folk • identify
melody the musical instrument
and timing. Online Lecture
CHORDOPHONES - and its example Quiz
9:00 am - 10:30
WEEK 11 am Songs in Elementary
AEROPHONES
(3 HOURS) DELGADO • play the
illustrate at least one musical
correct conducting Modules
instrument.
patterns to the given songs Essay
• Lupang Hinirang
MONDAY and TUESDAY • Pilipinas Kong Mahal
demonstrate proper conducting PT: Video presentation
9:00 am - 10:30 am Sing a song with proper conducting

WEEK 9 Musical Instruments •Midterm Exam

Define and explain the musical Online Lecture
(3 HOURS) String - Exam
• Midterm instruments Online Midterm Exam
• Wind - • identify the musical instrument Modules
WEEK 12
MONDAY and TUESDAY DELOS REYES played based on its sound
(3 HOURS) Quiz
9:00 am - 10:30 am produced;
• play at least one musical
instruments Essay
MONDAY and TUESDAY
9:00 am - 10:30 am
WEEKS 13 Methods in Teaching Elementary
(3 HOURS) Music
• Kodaly Method - DIAZ
MONDAY and TUESDAY • Orff Schulwerk Method DIEGO
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Other Notable methods
WEEKS 14
(3 HOURS) • Gordon's music learning theory methods in teaching music;
GARCIA
• World music pedagogy -
HIPOLITO
• Conversational Solfège
HIZON
Contemporary Music Teaching
WEEKS 15 Strategies
(3 HOURS) • Incorporate Technology LAPUZ
• Create an Inclusive Classroom
Focus on Engagement LUBAO
• relate the origin of the method of
teaching music;
Online Lecture
• describe the focus of each of the
methods in teaching music; Modules
• provide examples of activities in
each of the methods mentioned. Quiz
state the rationale of the method of Online Lecture
teaching music; Modules
describe the focus of each of the
Quiz
provide examples of activities in
each of the methods mentioned. Essay
Online Lecture
internalize the various strategies
in teaching music. Modules
incorporate these strategies in Quiz
the actual music classroom.
Essay
find enjoyment in teaching the
subject with the aid of these strategies.
 Innovative Teaching Strategies in • Explain the innovative teaching Online Lecture
Teaching Music for Today’s Diverse strategies in teaching music for
WEEKS 16 Classroom  today’s diverse classroom Modules
(3 HOURS) • incorporate these strategies in
Technology incorporation the actual music classroom. Quiz
MACASO / MALLARI • Apply these strategies in a
friendly classroom diversity. Essay
Create an Inclusive Classroom
MANALAYSAY /
MELOSANTOS • Explain the innovative teaching
strategies in teaching music for Online Lecture
continuation)
today’s diverse classroom
Innovative Teaching Strategies in Modules
MINGLANA • incorporate these strategies in
WEEKS 17 Teaching Music for Today’s Diverse the actual music classroom.
(3 HOURS) • Apply these strategies in a Quiz
Classroom 
ODONO friendly classroom diversity.
Essay

Pass the final examination with at

Engagement focus - PADERES least 75% proficiency
WEEK 18 Final Examination
 Embrace the Artist-Teacher Within
(3 HOURS)
PASCUA /RAZON

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES:*

1. Policies, procedures and standards shall apply as per Student Handbook and HCC Administration memos.
2. All classes, lecture and discussions will be conducted via online using the Holy Cross College Learning Management System (LMS) - the
HCC Flexible Learning Alternative Mode of Education (HCC-FLAME) and other available social media platforms such as google suite,
google drive, zoom, and the like.
 3. Students shall follow proper netiquette at all times. Cyber bullying, yelling, teasing, use of foul language and the like will not be tolerated.
Proper decorum such as courtesy, wearing of decent attire (no sandos and sleeveless) shall be observed especially during online class.
4. All participants/members of the class are aware and they agree that the proceedings of the online class are recorded for archiving and
administrative purposes.
5. The instructor will provide soft copy of lessons, reading materials and self-study module downloadable in the HCC-FLAME.
6. From time to time, students will be asked to participate in the online discussions. The students’ final grade will depend heavily on class
participation, and on the quality of submitted assigned tasks/activities, pre-assessment and post assessment.
7. All tests are to be taken on scheduled dates. Special examinations may be given only for highly justifiable reasons.
8. Course requirements should be submitted on time. Late requirements shall be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and if accepted,
will be given demerits.
9. Cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable academic behaviors. Any student caught cheating during an examination will get a score of zero
for that particular examination. Any student caught plagiarizing will automatically be given a failing grade in the subject.
10. Students are expected to give their best effort in studying the subject.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

A. TERM EXAMS
B. WRITTEN WORKS
C. QUIZZES
D. CLASS PARTICIPATION/PERFORMANCE TASK

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION:
PRELIM MIDTERM FINAL
 A. TERM EXAM 40% A. TERM EXAM 40% A. TERM EXAM 40%
B. QUIZZES 30% B. QUIZZES 30% B. QUIZZES 30%
C. PARTICIPATION/PERF 30% C. PARTICIPATION/PER 30% C. PARTICIPATION/PER 30%
ORMANCE FORMANCE FORMANCE
100 100 100%
TOTAL % TOTAL % TOTAL

GRADING SYSTEM:

PRELIM 30%
MIDTERM 30% WHERE PASSING MARK IS: 75 / 3.00
FINAL 40%
FINAL GRADE: 100% PASSING RATE: 50%

REFERENCES

Main reference:

F.Muyot, M.Baarde, J.Matthews, O.Pascual & L.Arnau (2016), Keeping in touch with music, Sunshine interlinks publishing house
J.Flohr & V.Trollinger (2016) Music in elementary education, Routledge publishing house
A.Napoleon & J.Roldan (2020) Teaching music in the elementary schools, Rex book store
N.Sarrazin, (2016) Music and the child, Open suny publishing house

Other Links:

https://solfeg.io/music-activities-elementary/ https://www.liveabout.com/major-methods-of-teaching-music-to-kids-2456776
https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/music-and-the-child/chapter/chapter-4/
https://nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-music-definition-terminology-characteristics.html
APPLICATION
HCC Learning Management System:
HCC FLAME http://myclass.holycross.edu.ph/

Prepared by : Reviewed by: Recommended by: Approved by:

CHRISTINE MARY A. CAMAROTA, LPT AGNES M. AQUINO, Ph.D. KEN GIE ANTHONY G. CRUEL, CPA,MBA ALMARIO B. GARCIA, Ph.D.
College Instructor Program Chair, Education Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Dean, College Department