3.00 Credits
Student teaching is the culminating experience of the undergraduate Music Education program. It provides the student with the opportunity to observe professional music teachers and to participate in the music education program of the school. The student teaching semester is divided into two segments, one at the elementary level (K-6) and the other at the secondary level. These are interchangeable. At some point during these placements the student teacher will have experience with general, vocal/choral, and instrumental music instruction. The student teacher is expected to participate in planning and teaching lessons in all of these areas. The Practicum is a seminar scheduled concurrently with Student Teaching. Led by university faculty, students will discuss a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: teaching strategies, learning theory, classroom and rehearsal management techniques, community resources, and other pre-professional concerns. Must be taken concurrently with MUU 592 Practicum.