Course Syllabus
DIXIE STATE COLLEGE
Music 3865 - SYLLABUS
Fall Semester 2012
Course: Music 3865, Sec. 1 (Piano Pedagogy I)
CRN: 45892
Time: T-TH, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. (Eccles 150)
Instructor: Dr. Nancy Allred
Office: Eccles 139
Office Hours: 2:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment
Telephone: (office) 652-7995; (435) 669-7577
Email: allred@dixie.edu
Textbooks: Practical Piano Pedagogy, by Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan (Alfred Publ.)
Course Description
Piano Pedagogy I is designed for students pursuing a Music major and piano teachers who wish to improve their skills. This course is designed to prepare qualified pianists to teach piano effectively and to acquaint them with new materials and techniques from beginning to intermediate levels. Principles taught include rhythm, technique, sight-reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, music technology, practice skills, private and group lesson pedagogies, and learning styles. In addition to the principles stated above, an in-depth examination of various piano methods will be explored throughout the semester. This course is the first of two in a series.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, students will:
- Attend class and participate in class discussions.
- Complete a pedagogy notebook that includes class notes and handouts.
- Understand how to teach the elementary piano student, with particular focus on: piano technique, theory, rhythm, sight reading, harmonization, transposition, practice skills, performance techniques, private and group lessons, studio policies, business procedures, and learning styles.
- Gain sufficient knowledge of the various beginning piano methods, and understand the three approaches to teaching note reading
Assessment
Students will be graded in the following areas:
- Attend class regularly and participate in class discussions.
- Compile a pedagogy notebook, which should include class notes and handouts. The notebook should be well-organized and include divider tabs for ease of finding information. The notebook will be previewed during the midterm, and again during the final exam.
- Complete various assignments throughout the semester that demonstrate knowledge of the pedagogical principles discussed in the course.
- Write a final paper that discusses what he/she has learned this semester and if his/her teaching has changed.
Grading: Attendance 50 points
Pedagogy notebook 50 points
Written assignments 175 points
Final paper 50 points
Total 325 points
Music 3865 – Piano Pedagogy I
Final grades will be given according to the following percentages:
93% to 100% A 80% to 82% B- 67% to 69% D+
90% to 92% A- 77% to 79% C+ 63% to 66% D
87% to 89% B+ 73% to 76% C 60% to 62% D-
83% to 86% B 70% to 72% C- Below 60% F
Services for Students with Disabilities
Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring reasonable academic adjustment, accommodations, or auxiliary aids to be successful in this class will need to contact the DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Coordinator (Baako Wahabu) for eligibility determination. Proper documentation of impairment is required in order to receive services or accommodations. DRC is located at the ground floor of the Financial Aid Office. Visit or call 652-7516 to schedule appointment to discuss the process. DRC Coordinator determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.
Dixie Email
Important class and college information will be sent to your Dmail account. This information includes your DSC bill, financial aid/scholarship notices, and notification of dropped classes, reminders of important dates and events, and other information critical to your success in this class and at DSC. All DSC students are automatically assigned a Dmail email account. If you don't know your user name and password, go to http://dmail.dixie.edu and select “Dmail” for complete instructions. You will be held responsible for information sent to your Dmail, so please check it often.
Disruptive Behavior
DSC disruptive behavior policy states, “Teachers at Dixie State College have the right to aggressively manage the classroom environment to ensure an effective learning climate. Toward this end, teachers may dismiss and remove disruptive students from individual class activities. If a student’s behavior continues to disrupt class activities, the teacher may dismiss and remove disruptive students from their courses.”
Important Dates for DSC
Go to http://new.dixie.edu/reg/?page=fall2012 for a list of important dates. Also, see the list below:
Aug 20 Classwork Starts
Aug 24 Last Day to Add Without Signature
Aug 27 Drop/Audit Fee Begins ($10 per class)
Sep 3 Labor Day
Sep 4 $50 Late Registration/Payment Fee
Sep 10 Pell Grant Census
Sep 10 Last Day for Refund
Sep 10 Last Day to drop without receiving a "W" grade
Sep 11 Courses dropped for non-payment
Sep 14 Last Day to Add/Audit
Sep 28 Graduation Application Deadline
Oct 10 Mid-Term Grades Due
Oct 11-12 Semester Break
Oct 15 Last Day to Drop Individual Class
Nov 9 Last Day for Complete Withdrawal
Nov 12 Spring Registration open to Seniors (90+ credits)
Nov 13 Career Day
Nov 13 Spring Registration open to Juniors (60+ credits)
Nov 14 Spring Registration open to Sophomores (30+ credits)
Nov 15 Spring Registration Open to All Students
Nov 21-23 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 7 Classwork Ends
Dec 10-14 Final Exams
Course Summary:
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