The aim of this course is to introduce music education majors to the history, philosophies, and pedagogical practices of the music education profession. We will examine both the state and national standards for music education and discuss the effects and impact that current trends in education are having on the music classroom. Students will explore through readings, discussion, and field experience some of the principle components of planning and teaching music lessons. Students will then apply these concepts in practice peer teaching labs.

The aim of this course is to introduce music education majors to the history, philosophies, and pedagogical practices of the music education profession. We will examine both the state and national standards for music education and discuss the effects and impact that current trends in education are having on the music classroom. Students will explore through readings, discussion, and field experience some of the principle components of planning and teaching music lessons. Students will then apply these concepts in practice peer teaching labs.