MUSC 510 Foundations of Music Education

It is important for music educators to understand the underlying principles and different philosophical approaches proposed over the past fifty years. Two main currents in music education are: Aesthetic Music Education and Praxial Music Education. The student will learn about the proponents and critics of these positions and determine how to mediate between these perspectives in order to address the educational needs of music students from pre-K through the graduate level.

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview. 

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 150–200 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 50–100 words. (CLOs A,B,C,D,E)

The student will create a Venn diagram to represent at least five commonalities and differences between Praxial Music Education (PME) and Music Education as Aesthetic Education (MEAE). Also, using overlapping shapes, the student will identify how at least five aspects of both philosophies intersect with his/her own faith and Christian Worldview. (CLOs A,C,D) 

The student will create a table chart listing the pros and cons of the two main philosophies of music education. The student will also write a page or less justifying the winning selection and its compatibility with his/her Christian worldview. (CLOs A,B,E)

The student will select a musical concept to design a lesson plan that features elements of one of the two philosophies in music education. The student will also include a biblically inspired activity and share a scriptural reference. (CLOs A,B,C,E)

The student will write 2 research papers in current Turabian format that focus on the topics outlined inside of the course. Each paper must be 2–3 pages and must include at least 1–2 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLOs A,B,C,D,E)

The student will submit his/her topic and thesis statement for the final project. The thesis statement will be 1–2 sentences.

The student will submit a completed outline and bibliography for the final project.

The student will write a research paper approximately 10 pages long, in the 2,000–3,000 word range, in current Turabian format. The research must include 5–10 sources. (CLOs B,C,D,E)