UST Conservatory of Music

OBE LEARNING PROGRAM

MUS-ED 2 – Elementary Music Methods and Materials
S.Y. 2019-2020 1st Term
Name of Faculty: Assoc. Prof. Dolores Texon-Andres Schedule/Venue: Tue-Thurs 9:00=10:30a.m.

A. Course Description
This course provides prospective teachers with approaches, strategies and materials applicable to
general music instruction from Kinder to Grade 6. It utilizes Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff
methodologies in developing a repertoire of instructional strategies and techniques in the elementary
level. Students will strengthen musicianship skills, proficiency in instructional planning, and creativity
in preparing teaching aids. Teaching of musical concepts will be learned through a variety of musical
behaviors with regard to specific areas of child development. Individual classroom teaching
demonstrations are expected.

B. Course Outcomes
 Apply appropriate music teaching methodologies and materials for K-6
 Show advance musicianship in sight singing, playing an instrument, accompanying
songs, and improvisation
 Identify the implications of current research and studies in general music as well as in
Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff methodologies.
 Design creative techniques and innovative materials for teaching music in k-6 based on
conceptual, thematic, or integrated approaches of teaching.
 Collect and utilize Philippine folksongs, other Filipino compositions and multicultural
songs applicable to K-6
 Participate in professional development activities such as seminar-workshops,
concerts, master class, and outreach programs inside and outside the university.
 Promote appreciation of aesthetic and spiritual values of music through self-reflection
and meditation.

C. Course Outline and Time Frame

Date Topic Activities

August 13-15 Getting to know/Dep Ed curriculum Orff process
August 20-22 Definition of terms/ Construction of Written exercises /Lesson Plan
instructional outcomes writing
August 27-29 Early childhood/ Preparatory concepts Storytelling/ Games and rhymes
 September 3-5 Level 1 Kodaly rhythmic concept
Beat, , ,
September 10-12 Level 1 Kodaly melodic concepts High-low, s-m, l, d
September 17-19 Pre-school Video presentation
September 24-26 Orff-Schulwerk process Speech, movement, games, song
October 1-3 Grade 1 timbre and form/teaching aids Singing, Playing rhythmic
instruments
October 8 Preliminary Examination
October 15-17 Grade 2 rhythm Singing, playing instruments
October 22-24 Grade 3 texture-round songs Singing
October 29 First Term Break
November 5-7 Collection of video and listening Making listening guides
materials
November 12-14 Grade 4 melody- major scales Singing , playing
November 19-21 Grade 5 melody- minor scales Singing, listening
November 26-28 Grade 6 SATB Arranging, singing
December 3-5 Grade 6 Composing melodies
December 10-12 Culminating activity/Final Exam

D. Suggested Readings and References

Shehan, Patricia (2008). Musician and Teacher: An Orientation to Music Education. New York:
Norton.
Flohr John (2010). Music in Elementary Education. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Lindeman, Carolynn A and Patricia Hackett (2010).The musical classroom : backgrounds,
models, and skills for elementary teaching. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
DepEd Music Curriculum (2016)

E. Course Requirements
Weekly Assignments. Folk song analysis and lesson plans
Online and written course works. Exercises in writing learning outcomes, lesson plans, and
outside readings will be submitted.
Original Video for pre-school music. A 20-minute video presentation employing preparatory
concepts and original music
Teaching Aids. Students will construct five (5) instructional teaching aids.
Teaching Observation. Students will observe at least two off-campus field experiences.
Individual teaching demonstration
Preliminary and Final Examination
Culminating Activity

F. Grading System
Preliminary Grade
 Class standing 20%
 online course work 10%
 Written course works 20%
  teaching aids 10%
 Pre-school Video 10%
 Preliminary exam 20%
 Attendance 10%
Total 100%

Final Grade

 Class standing 20%

 Written course works 20%
 Teaching Demo 20%
 Final exam 20%
 Culminating Activity 10%
 Attendance 10%
Total 100%

G. University Policies
Attendance

Students are expected to come on time regularly to class. Attendance will be checked before
the class begins. Students who are more than 15 minutes late will be marked absent for the
duration of the meeting. In case of absence, whether excused or unexcused, students are
responsible for submitting class requirements when they are due and for updating themselves
regarding missed lectures or announcements of activities made in class. Make-up for missed
tests will be given only upon presentation of a medical certificate or excuse letter signed by the
Office of the Dean. Students are allowed maximum absences of only 20% of the total number
of calendar meetings. Inability to comply with the attendance requirement will result in failure
to absences (FA).

Academic Integrity
It is expected that students will observe academic integrity at all times and in all that they do.
Cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation, duplicity, and other acts of academic dishonesty will
be penalized according to the guidelines stated in the Student Handbook.

Wearing of Prescribed School Uniform

Students are required to attend classes wearing the prescribed school uniform. This is in
compliance with the policies set by the university. Students who habitually attend class without
the prescribed uniform will be given sanctions according to the guidelines stated in the Student
Handbook.

Use of Electronic Devices

The use of communication and gaming devices are strictly prohibited during class hours.
Texting, accessing social media, and playing online video games during class hours is not
allowed. Students must turn off or switch their gadgets to silent mode before the class starts.
However, calls during emergency situations may be allowed.
H. Consultation Hours

By appointment

Dolores T. Andres _______________ _______________

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