Methodology Piano Jazz & Pop
Module code
M-JP-MTHPIA
Curricular domain
Community, Education
Credits
3
Group size
3 or more
Number of course weeks
26
Class duration
One 60-minute lesson per week
Total contact hours
26 hours
Study load
58 hours
Form / content / level
Prerequisites
The student has completed Education.
Competencies
Aims
Students learn to:
Analyze and critique a method for beginners.
Make a critical comparison of different methods.
Write methodically grounded exercises and pieces.
Acquire a ready repertoire of simple pieces in various genres.
Understand the basic techniques of those genres.
Devise a lesson series for beginners of different target groups.
Students are able to compose their own learning trajectory with appropriate content for the different phases, including a learning program, methodology and didactic work forms. By means of peer review and practical assignments, they develop insight into their own identity as a teacher and a general vision on music education.
Relation to other modules
The contents of this module follow where Education left off
Content
Lessons based on the topics listed under Aims, as well as assignments based on the materials discussed.
Mode(s) of instruction
Group lessons, assignments and presentations.
Material & Tools
All of the necessary learning materials can be found on the ELO (electronic learning environment) under Education Modules.
Student activity
Making assignments, giving presentations, offering feedback.
Examination and assessment
Mode(s) of assessment
Assignments / portfolio.
Criteria
The student should have mastered the elements described under Aims. Active participation is an important criterion.
Pass requirements
The student has successfully completed the module with a minimum grade of 5.5 for each assignment.
Examination procedure
Assignments are graded by the teacher. A weighted average of the assignment grades is used as the final grade.
Resit options
Module summary
This module explores the methodology of (beginners) education.
Students will develop a theoretically grounded perspective on the systematic development of instrument technique. They will study the most important methods for their main subject instrument for beginners and advanced. This module focuses on specific subjects of the main subject instrument, including planning a curriculum and learning trajectory, as well as selecting methods. In addition, peer review allows students to learn about specific educational elements of their main subject instrument through the teacher's experience. Experiences from their traineeship will inform the discussion.