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MUED1010: Key Ideas in Music Education
2026 unit information
In this Unit of Study students will investigate a range of significant foundational ideas relevant to the learning and teaching of music as a human activity: a performed expressive system that is defined by specific historical, social and cultural situations and circumstances. Key Ideas in Music Education explores the place of music in human experience, what it means to be musical, and some of the ways musicality can be cultivated. Through the lens of the aural-vocal pedagogical approach, the unit explores ways we learn music, learn about music, and learn through music.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Music Education |
| Credit points | 3 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate understanding of the role and value of music education in diverse contexts, including advocacy and cultural responsiveness.
- LO2. Apply critical thinking and reflective practices to develop a professional music educator identity and maintain academic integrity.
- LO3. Implement effective pedagogical strategies for music teaching (using singing, movement and instruments), including modelling, chunking, scaffolding, and multimodal approaches.
- LO4. Engage with philosophical, theoretical, and research-based perspectives to inform music education practice and lifelong learning.
- LO5. Design and deliver sequential, inclusive, and differentiated music learning experiences for diverse learners.
- LO6. Collaborate and communicate effectively through music-making, peer teaching, and ePortfolio development.
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