Piano Pedagogy

Course Details

Course Number: MUSC 3833  Section Number: 101

Fall 2011

Location: Fain Fine Arts Center

Classroom Number: C117H

Days & Times:

TR 12:30-1:50

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Ruth Morrow   
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Course Objectives

Students will learn how to effectively evaluate the methods and materials for piano study available to teachers and students. In addition, students of this course teach students (children and adults) from the community to gain experience of and insight into the art of teaching. 


Course Expectations

Appear interested.

You won’t appear interested if you’re not in class

You will teach two students in Model Class for experience without pay. You will be paid for any additional students you teach. You will be observed intermittently while teaching lessons (not all observations will be pre-arranged). Lesson plans and self-critiques will be evaluated.

You will have one major written assignment, due before Thanksgiving break.

You will have oral presentations to be given in class. Be ready: these will start the beginning of October 


Grading Standards

This is a participation course. Each student must teach students from the community in Model Class. This teaching will be evaluated and factored into the grade. There is one written project.

Teaching in model class 30%

Written Assignment 20%

Class Participation and 50%

Oral Presentations 


Final Exam12/12/2011  10:30-12:30

Submission Format Policy

ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE TYPED AND TURNED IN ON TIME. THE GRADE WILL LOWER BY ONE LETTER EACH SUBSEQUENT DAY.

STAPLE AND SIGN PAPERS BEFORE TURNING THEM IN!!!

 



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Grade falls by 1/5th  letter for each day the assignment is late! 


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

--Attendance is necessary! Grade falls by 1/3rd letter for each absence after the second! 


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.