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• MUE 150: Innovations in Music Education: Rock Band

  2.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a performance ensemble course in which students learn to rehearse and perform in a contemporary, popular music venue via a small band (typically 4-6 members). Educational emphasis is placed on group communication and collaboration, creative exploration, music technology, group leadership skills, and expanding student knowledge of popular music. Styles studied and performed include any and all popular genres (e.g., rock, pop, R&B) and their related sub-genres.
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• MUE 201: Music Education Seminar

  0.50 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A seminar introducing the philosophical foundations of music education and the structure of the school music program. Required for all music education majors prior to MUE 331.
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• MUE 202: Music Education Foundations II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides music education majors the HOW of music education. It moves beyond a philosophical discussion into an overview of educational resources, assessment basics, lesson planning, methodology foundations, introduction into diversity, equity and access, social-emotional learning, copyright, and professional dispositions. During class, students will find and review resources, gain group early experiences in diverse classroom settings (field level 1), design inclusive lessons, study professional and reflective practices, and execute beginning flexible teaching modules (e.g., rote song) to include all students. Other topics include the diverse student needs, musical development of all students, differentiated instruction, and learner-centered pedagogy. Prerequisite:    MUE 202 requires a prerequisite of MUE 120 and teaching clearances.
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• MUE 210: Beginning Ensembles

  0.50 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course exposes music education majors to the beginning-level band, orchestra, and choral repertoire, techniques, and materials found in public elementary schools. Topics covered include exposure to and experience on secondary and tertiary wind/percussion/string instruments; self-evaluation and reflective performance practices; formative assessment in large ensemble settings; and effective large ensemble rehearsal and skill development techniques. The mission of this course is consistent with the Music Education Department and curriculum.
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• MUE 212: Music Education and Social Change

  0.50 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides music education majors introductions to social change, critical inquiry, and community engagement in music education. Topics covered include the following: social change, positionality, critical inquiry, student empowerment, the music of protest, building empathy, and community engagement.
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• MUE 220: Music for Diverse Learners

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides undergraduate music education and music therapy candidates with the skills, knowledge, understandings, and attitudes necessary to meet the needs of students with diverse needs in an inclusive music education classroom, including an emphasis on ethical decision-making.
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• MUE 232: Music in Early Childhood

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to equip the teacher of early childhood to develop specific concepts utilizing singing, rhythmic, and melodic activities. Emphasis on listening and movement to music.
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• MUE 235: Teaching the Children's Choir

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This seminar will prepare the Music Education candidate to develop, administer, teach, and lead children's choirs. Candidates will gain hands on experience with management and rehearsal techniques. Class meets two times per week; 1 hour in class 2 hour lab.
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• MUE 300: Music Education Stage 2 Field

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to apply the skills, techniques, and dispositions required to be an effective P-12 music teacher. This course will allow students to work in a classroom setting to examine how teachers deliver curriculum in an urban setting. Teacher Candidates will observe, engage with students in small and large groups, have discussions with their cooperating teachers, participate in the lesson and assessment planning process, and teach an entire or portions of a class lesson. Prerequisite:    MUE 300 requires prerequisites of MUE 202 and Teacher Candidacy.
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• MUE 310: Music Education Stage 3 Field

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to apply the skills, techniques, and dispositions required to be an effective P-12 music teacher. This course will allow students to work in a classroom setting to examine how teachers deliver curriculum in a suburban setting outside their major area of expertise/focus. Teacher Candidates will observe, engage with students in small and large groups, have discussions with their cooperating teachers, participate in the lesson and assessment planning process, and teach an entire or portions of a class lesson. Prerequisite:    MUE 310 requires a prerequisite of MUE 300.
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