Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Music Education)

Edith Cowan University

Focuses on classroom music teaching Students have the option to complete a minor in instrumental music teaching and conductingensemble direction and can also undertake electives in primary and early childhood music teaching The major is offered in conjunction with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts WAAPA and students undertaking this major opt to specialise in either Classical Jazz or Contemporary music Under certain circumstances students may undertake crossover units from other streamsLearning OutcomesDemonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in depth regarding the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for secondary music educationReview analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of music teachingExercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement music programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs and assess the outcomesCommunicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formatsDemonstrate leadership exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan problem solve and make decisions in musicAdapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in musicCritically reflect using accredited standards mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development

School of Education

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