MUS-3720-J01

Seminar in Music Education

Spring, 2010 – Johnson State College

Thursdays 4:00-5:40 PM

Bentley 207

All assignments are due by the next class

Late assignments must be pre-approved for credit

Week #	Date	Topics	Assignments	Reading
1	1/21	•Intro/presentation of resources/organization of class •Presentation of JSC Curriculum development •Structured Observations •Personal Journal •List of topics to discuss during class •Observation log	•Contact and set up observation schedule with cooperating teachers •Brainstorm more topics for discussion
2	1/28	•Organize visits •Compile discussion list •JSC Curr #1	•Begin observations •Preliminary observation notes •Journal write	Chapter 1 The importance of teaching music
3	2/4	•Review of 1^st observation •Review of VTMIDI mentoring •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #2	•Record structured observation notes •Continue observations & journal writings •Begin mentoring	Chapter 2 The nature of music teaching
4	2/11	•Observation & mentoring check-in •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #3 •Current topics: #1	•Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring	Chapter 3 The qualities of music teachers
5	2/18	•Observation & mentoring check-in •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #4 •Current topics: #2	•Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring	Chapter 4 Preparing to be a teacher
6	3/4	•Professional Portfolio checklist •Observation & mentoring check-in •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #5 •Current topics: #3	•Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring •Update portfolio	Chapter 5 The music education profession
7	3/11	•Professional Portfolio check-in •Observation & mentoring check-in •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #6 •Current topics: #4	•Update portfolio •Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring •Repertoire list •Brainstorm list of addenda for portfolio	Chapter 6 The development of the profession •Research: How to write a résumé
8	3/18	•Professional Portfolio check-in •Observation & mentoring check-in •Résumé writing •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #7	•Prepare portfolio for sharing •Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring	Chapter 7 The nature of the music program
9	3/25	•Observation & mentoring check-in •Share résumés •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #8	•Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring	Chapter 8 The content of music classes
10	4/1	•Share Professional Portfolios •Observation & mentoring check-in •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #9	•Revise portfolio based on comments •Continue observations & writings •Continue mentoring •Belief statements	Chapter 9 International curriculum developments •Research: How to conduct an interview
11	4/15	•Share Belief Statements •Hand in Portfolios •Observation & mentoring check-in •Discuss reading q’s •JSC Curr #10	•Continue observations & writings •Mentoring wrap-up •Write interview questions •Prepare for interview	Chapter 10 Challenges in music education
12	4/22	•Interview questions •Interview techniques •Observation & mentoring check-in •Organize mock interviews •Begin mock interviews •Discuss reading q’s	•Continue observations & writings •Prepare for interview	Appendix A (Code of Ethics) Appendix B (Religious music) Appendix C (Fundraising)
13	4/29	•Hand in all writings •Mock interviews •Discuss reading q’s •Culminating reflections