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EDMT6639: Music Curriculum 3

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This Unit of Study addresses the nature of teaching music in a senior secondary school context (Years 11-12, Stage 6) and contributes to preparing students for a career in the challenging field of music education. Current NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Music 1 and Music 2 (plus Extension) Course syllabuses are analysed, approaches to music curriculum construction are discussed, and contrasting pedagogical theories are examined. Technology and media issues related to music education are addressed, and special emphasis is placed on resource selection and development. These components are studied in the broader context of creating and managing a vital classroom learning environment and the fostering of self-motivated learners.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT6639
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including EDMT5700 and EDMT5702
Corequisites
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EDMT6500
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jim Coyle, jim.coyle@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Resource Kit
Resource kit Music 2 Prelim mandatory topic
30% Week 04
Due date: 15 Mar 2024 at 23:59
900wd
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO7
Assignment Peer-teaching assignment
Create and peer-teach a 15 minute activity.
30% Week 06
Due date: 26 Mar 2024 at 23:59
1350wd equiv.
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Presentation Unit of Study
Creating a Unit of Study for Music 1 preliminary
40% Week 07
Due date: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:00
1600wd equiv.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO5 LO4 LO2

Assessment summary

See Canvas for full details on assessments.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction, Assessment and programming in stage 6 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Week 02 • Music 2 HSC – exemplar content • Music 2 HSC – Planning, resource writing, repertoire studies. • Music 1 and 2 HSC– Composition Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Music 1 preliminary and HSC Lecture and tutorial (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 03 • Music 2 Preliminary – exemplar content • Music 2 Preliminary – Planning, resource writing, repertoire studies. • Music 2 Preliminary – Composition Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6 LO7
Music 1 preliminary and HSC Lecture and tutorial (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7
Week 04 • Music 2 HSC – exemplar content • Music 2 and extension HSC – Planning, resource writing, repertoire studies. Music 2 and extension HSC– Composition Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 • Music 2 Preliminary – exemplar content • Music 2 Preliminary – Planning, resource writing, repertoire studies. • Music 1 and 2 Preliminary – Composition Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 In-class peer teaching for Assessment Presentation (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 08 Teaching to the ‘spectrum’: composite Music 1 and Music 2 classes. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6 LO7

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Gain a comprehensive working knowledge of the current NSW Stage 6 (Years 11-12) Music 1 and Music 2 (plus Extension) Course syllabuses
  • LO2. Design, document, and deliver engaging programs of work in these courses which give students the best, differentiated opportunities to succeed while meeting or surpassing all syllabus outcomes.
  • LO3. Reach beyond common perceptions and explore, through lectures and workshops, the parameters and full potential of the scope of these syllabuses in the areas of teaching/learning and assessment
  • LO4. Interrogate a range of challenges involved in teaching senior secondary classroom music
  • LO5. Understand and evaluate technology in relation to music teaching
  • LO6. Develop sound and compelling practical teaching and learning skills
  • LO7. Develop meaningful music teaching and learning sequences

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Assessment dates have been brought forward to avoid due dates during placement. AI will be permitted for the more generic elements of some tasks. Task 3 can use material from Task 2.

Please note Friday 29th March is a public holiday. Therefore, this course will have 33 indicative hours. As previously advised, there are two Saturday sessions on 2nd and 9th March.

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