MUS 140 - Foundations of Music Education

2 Hour(s)
The purpose of this course in Music Education is to introduce students to the profes- sion in a way that will give them focus and motivation in the rest of their academic work. By understanding the role that music will play in the transformation of education in the future, students will become clear about why they are undertaking the curriculum of music study designed to result in mastery of the discipline. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of schools within the society, curriculum development, assessment strategies, pedagogy, financial and legal aspects of schooling and governance in the public schools.

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