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MUED4632: Professional Issues in Music Education
2020 unit information
This unit of study assists students in making the transition to music teaching professional. It draws on knowledge and skills derived from previous units of study, and provides students with a broader view of the social and professional contexts of teaching with reference to local, national and international educational settings. It focuses on special education, educational sociology and gender issues to explore aspects of individual difference (cognitive, social, emotional and physical). In combination with the practical teaching experience in the associated unit of study, Professional Experience 3 (MUED 4633), this unit provides a foundation and opportunity for students to become reflective practitioners in the field of music education. The focus on individual needs of school students provides a specific perspective on special education required for teaching in NSW schools.
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 | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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EDLN2000 |
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Corequisites:
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MUED4633 |
| 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. critically examine widely held perceptions about people with disabilities, individual differences and exceptional abilities
- LO2. analyse and evaluate theoretical issues underpinning the education of music learners with individual differences
- LO3. extend understanding of the needs of learners with individual differences
- LO4. demonstrate competency in the individualisation of instruction/ differentiation strategies in relation to music learners with individual differences
- LO5. critically evaluate current trends in relation to the policies of integration of people with individual differences into schools and the community (including ATSI students)
- LO6. summarise and explain the concept of teaching all special education students and apply strategies of reflection to improving classroom practices (focusing on research enhanced learning and teaching)
- LO7. develop an understanding of social and gender issues and girls’/boys’ education
- LO8. evaluate theoretical issues surrounding ethnicity, race and comparative education
- LO9. critically examine legal issues and children’s rights
- LO10. develop skills in undertaking action research and reflective practice
- LO11. engagement and skills development in career/resume/influences and employability thinking
- LO12. use ICT for the benefit of all learners in a meaningful way.
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