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EDMT6640: Music Curriculum 3 Ext
2024 unit information
Australia's cultural diversity is reflected in school populations and educational policies. This unit of study discusses issues related to the teaching of music in a culturally diverse society both in Australian and international contexts. Rationales and strategies for incorporating music from a variety of cultures into music education programs will be explored with reference to relevant syllabus and policy documents and resources. This unit of study provides students with the knowledge and skills that are required to meet the needs of culturally diverse students in schools, as stipulated by AITSL.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDMT6640 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points including EDMT5700 and EDMT5701 and EDMT5702 and EDMT5703 |
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Corequisites:
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EDMT6639 and EDMT6500 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and its implications for music education;
- LO2. identify, understand and apply a range of approaches to music education in a culturally diverse society;
- LO3. critically evaluate information from published sources relating to music education and cultural diversity;
- LO4. demonstrate cultural competence through interpersonal and organisational skills related to field collection of music and contextual information from culture-bearers;
- LO5. formulate and document teaching/learning experiences utilising both field-collected and published materials for use in a classroom context.
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