Music Education (BMEd) with an Emphasis in Instrumental Music

Webster University

Webster offers two emphases in music education to meet or exceed the requirements of the State of Missouri for teacher certification, K-12. These programs are designed for students who wish to teach music in elementary or secondary school music programs. The bachelor of music education is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The bachelor in music education is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).Learning Outcomes A music education student will: Articulate a personal philosophy of music education and explain how that philosophy informs pedagogical practice, Analyze, devise and/or select instructional activities and materials (including repertoire) for being developmentally appropriate, relevant, culturally responsive/sustaining, and aligned with state and national music standards, Plan and execute instruction in a variety of formats and learning modes, accounting for a variety of student backgrounds, abilities, needs and interests, Demonstrate understanding of assessment, measurement and evaluation through the deploying of valid and reliable assessment tools, Demonstrate a broad and versatile set of musical skills in service of making music instruction relevant for all students, Use technology effectively to enhance instruction.

Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts