The goal of this course is to encourage thoughtful examination of ways to teach music to children. By thinking about music teaching and learning and putting into practice your knowledge and musicianship in experiential learning activities, you will be better prepared to function independently as a professional music educator. The ability to independently develop lessons and a sequenced curriculum will serve you well in your career teaching any age level in any music specialization.
An additional purpose of this course is to help you develop musical skills and practice musical activities appropriate for a general music classroom. Class activities will foster confidence in music making and music teaching. You will work independently and collaboratively in groups in each of the workshops to explore the musical and pedagogical components presented throughout the course.
Course meets in Missoula and Bozeman. Course is available for undergraduate or graduate credit. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the transferability of courses to their degree-granting institution and intended major.
Students wanting to earn academic credit from The University of Montana must pay an additional $155 credit recording fee. This is a flat fee and not a per credit fee. Information about registering for academic credit will be provided by the sponsoring agency.
NOTE: only students who have been approved by Dr. Mike Ruybalid (michael.ruybalid@umontana.edu) to receive credits should register for this course. This is not a public offering.