COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades

Course Code/ Number Sc Music 1
Course Description Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades is a course designed to teach elementary education majors how to use music in the elementary classroom. This
course deals with the educational foundations of music as it applies to teaching and learning. Students will actively participate in music activities that
include singing, playing instruments, moving, creating, and listening. Various teaching strategies and assessment appropriate for each area be given
emphases in the course.
Credit Units 3 units
Course Prerequisites None
Link to Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
a b c d e f
1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the concept,
elements, and principles of music in the elementary grades

2. Understand varied teaching strategies in teaching music

in the elementary grades

3. Design assessment tools in assessing music in the

elementary grades
Legend ( for program outcomes):
I- Introduced concepts/ principle P- Practiced with supervision D- Demonstrated across different settings with minimal
supervision Program Outcomes:
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas

a. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge of different subject areas
b. Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes
c. Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching
d. Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional
e. Manifest desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development
f.
Course Outcomes List three to five major outcomes that you expect students to strive for:
 C.1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the concept, elements, and principles of music in the elementary grades
C.2 Understand varied teaching strategies in teaching music in the elementary grades
C.3 Design assessment tools in assessing music in the elementary grades
Course Format Describe the teaching-learning strategies or activities that will be used in the course. e.g. lecture, fieldwork, research projects, laboratory
work, case analysis, problem solving, etc. Interactive instruction Lecture, Research projects,
LEARNING PLAN

Intended
Time Course Learning Course Content/ Subject Teaching and Learning Textbooks/
Assessment Tasks Resource Materials
Frame Outcomes Outcomes Matter/ Topic Activities References
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Anderson, W. (2007). Integrating music into the elementary classroom. Australia: Thompson.
Russell-Bowie, D. (2009). What me? Teach music to my primary class? Challenges to teaching music in primary schools in five countries.
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Course References Schmidt-Jones, C. (1999). The Basic Elements of Music. Retrieved from https://www.textbookequity.org/Textbooks/TBQ_the-
basicelements-of-music.pdf

Additional Materials Laptop, Lecture slides, Hand-outs, video clip, e-books

Course Requirements Class Participation (Recitation & Assignments)-20%
Performance 25%
Quizzes – 25%
Major Exam 30%
 Course Policies • Start and end class on time.
• Assign homework that adequately covers the material and meets the learning objectives of the course while adhering to the time
expectations for a 3-unit course.
• Give exams that accurately reflect the material covered in class and assigned in homework.  Come to class on time.
• Attentiveness and engaged in class.
• Refrain from using cell phones during class.
• Spend an adequate amount of time on the homework, trying to solve and understand each problem.
• Engage in classroom activities  Seek help when appropriate.

Supplementary Material/s E-books, Music books, books from the university library.
Consultation Period Tuesday to Friday 3:30-4:30 pm
Document Setup/ Format:

1. Font: Arial
2. Font size: 11 pts
3. Document size: legal (8.5 x 13 inches)
4. Margins: 1’’ top, 1” bottom, 1” right, and1” left
5. Orientation: landscape