MUSIC 240Introduction to Music Education

2 credits · Music · Penn State

MUSIC 240 Introduction to Music Education (2)(BA)This course meets the Bachelor of Music Education degree requirements. MUSIC 240 is offered every fall semester for students who are considering the Teacher Certification program in Music Education. This course provides prospective music teachers with an opportunity to develop basic music teaching skills; identify behaviors of effective music teachers; identify their own strengths and weaknesses as a teacher, set goals based on those traits, and apply strategies to improve; develop their ability to reflect on their own teaching; and to understand and apply educational and music education theory to a variety of musical developmental levels. Students complete several practical assignments, present summations of small group discussions, and present micro-teaching lessons with peers in class. A midterm and final exam are typically given.