Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
Tel/Fax (044) 791-0153

COURSE SYLLABUS
Teaching Music in Elementary Grades
First Semester, AY 2022 - 2023

COLLEGE : Sarmiento Campus

DEPARTMENT : General Academics and Teacher Education (GATE)
PROGRAM : Bachelor of Elementary Education
COURSE CODE GEd_303
COURSE TITLE : Teaching Music in Elementary Grades
CREDIT UNITS : 3
PRE-REQUISITE : None
FACULTY : Merrenisa E. Balato
CLASS SCHEDULE :
CONSULTATION HOURS :

COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This course shall equip the pre-service teachers with techniques, pedagogical
and content knowledge to have an adequate musicianship necessary to teach music
effectively to diverse learners. In this course, elements in music which form part of the
curriculum content of Music Education, the appropriate teaching strategies and
assessment methods will be given emphasis. Carrying out a music education program,
organizing performing group, skill, and artistry in teaching, finding and utilizing
appropriate musical resources, planning and teaching a lesson to an entire class shall
form part of the authentic and experiential activities of the course.

University Vision
Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution,
globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive
community engagements.

University Mission
Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-
oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and
development of the nation

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LEARNING EPISODES:
Intended Learning Learning Suggested
Topics Week
Outcomes (ILO) Activities Assessment
At the end of this Class Orientation 1 ✓ Memorization Recitation
week, the Pre- • VMGO of the ✓ Analysis of
Service Teachers College VMGO
should be able to: • Course Outline
• Grading System
✓ Internalize the • Class Policies
VMGO of the
college especially
the discipline
towards the
achievements of
professional
competencies,
integrity, moral
and ethical
values, integrity,
moral and ethical
values.
At the end of this Concept of Music 2 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- • Definition of ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers Music Discussion
should be able to: • Objectives of ✓ PowerPoint-
Teaching Music Presentation
✓ Explain the • History of Music ✓ Learning
fundamental Module
concepts of music
to prepare the
students to a
more detailed
discussion of the
course.
At the end of this 1. Music Notation 3-4 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- • Musical Notation ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers Symbols Discussion Sight-
should be able to: • The Grand Staff ✓ PowerPoint- Reading
• Understanding Presentation Sight-
✓ Identify the Lines in Musical ✓ Learning Singing
notation symbols Notation Module
in music through
visual 2. How to Read Notes
familiarization of • Notes Reading
the basics. • Sol-fa singing
✓ Sight-read and
sight-sing musical
notes
At the end of this Elements of Music 5 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers 1. Temporal Element Discussion Practical
should be able to: - Beat ✓ PowerPoint- Test
- Rhythm Presentation
✓ Illustrate the - Meter ✓ Learning
temporal - Time Signature Module
elements of music - Conducting

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✓ Perform the
temporal
elements with
accuracy.
At the end of this Elements of Music 6 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers 2. Tonal Element Discussion Practical
should be able to: - Melody ✓ PowerPoint- Test
- Pitch Presentation
✓ Describe the tonal - Key Signatures ✓ Learning
elements of music - Singing of Folk Songs Module
✓ Perform the tonal
elements of music
with confidence
and mastery.
At the end of this Elements of Music 7 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers 3. Timbre-Dynamics Discussion
should be able to: -Dynamics ✓ PowerPoint-
terminologies Presentation
✓ Explain the - Vocal & Instrumental ✓ Learning
timbre-dynamics Module
and textural 4. Textural Element
element of music - Monophonic
- Homophonic
- Polyphonic

At the end of this Elements of Music 8 CAI & CAL: Quiz

week, the Pre- ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers 5. Formal Element Discussion
should be able to: - Strophic ✓ PowerPoint-
- Binary Presentation
✓ Recognize the - Tertiary ✓ Learning
parts of music - Rondo Module
through the
formal elements
of music

Midterm Examination 9
At the end of this Methodologies in 10 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- Teaching Music Recitation
Service Teachers ✓ Online Class Practical
should be able to: 1. Kodaly Method Discussion Test
✓ PowerPoint-
✓ Describe the Presentation
methodologies ✓ Learning

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 of teaching Module
music ✓ Video
✓ Identify the Clips/Youtube
basic
principles of
Kodaly
Method

At the end of this 2. Orff Method 11 CAI & CAL: Quiz

week, the Pre- Recitation
Service Teachers ✓ Online Class Practical
should be able to: Discussion Test
✓ PowerPoint-
✓ Identify the Presentation
basic ✓ Learning
principles of Module
Orff Method ✓ Video
Clips/Youtube

At the end of this 3. Dalcroze 12 CAI & CAL: Quiz

week, the Pre- Method Recitation
Service Teachers ✓ Online Class Practical
should be able to: Discussion Test
✓ PowerPoint-
✓ Identify the Presentation
basic ✓ Learning
principles of Module
Dalcroze ✓ Video
Method Clips/Youtube

At the end of this 4. Carabo-Cone 13 CAI & CAL: Quiz

week, the Pre- Method ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers Discussion Practical
should be able to: ✓ PowerPoint- Test
Presentation
✓ Recognize the ✓ Learning
basic Module
principles of ✓ Video
Carabo-Cone Clips/Youtube
Method
At the end of this 5. Gordon’s Music 14 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- Learning ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers Theory Discussion Practical
should be able to: ✓ PowerPoint- Test
Presentation
✓ Recognize the ✓ Learning
basic Module
principles of ✓ Video
Gordon’s Clips/Youtube
Learning
Theory
At the end of this Innovative Teaching 15 CAI & CAL: Quiz
week, the Pre- Strategies in ✓ Online Class Recitation
Service Teachers Teaching Music for Discussion Research
should be able to: Today’s Diverse ✓ PowerPoint-
Classroom Presentation
✓ Identify the ✓ Learning

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 innovative Module
teaching ✓ Video
strategies in Clips/Youtube
teaching
music to equip
the students
for the current
relevant
educational
system
At the end of this Teaching 16-17 CAI & CAL: Recorded
week, the Pre- Demonstration (With ✓ Online Class Demonstrati
Service Teachers Lesson Plan) Discussion on Teaching
should be able to:

✓ Perform
demonstration
teaching to
assess the
overall
learning of the
students.
Final Term Examination 18

References:
1. Winold, 1960, Understanding the Musical Elements

2. Suarez, Herminio M. (2012) Understanding the Fundamentals of Music

3. Halina’t Umawit, Musika 6

Online Resources:

1. https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca-3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-
sca/music/philippine-music-a-historical-overview/

2. https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca-3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-
sca/music/history-of-music-education-in-the-philippines

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0LcXoptEr4

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB2_Y3GiGnY

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIg57hqBYqY

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHOW6VhxvRU

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyupgRgYI1Q

8. https://youtu.be/XxVtnTtlK14

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