Music Education Summer 2013

INFORMATION REGARDING SUMMER 2013 COURSES WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS IT IS AVAILABLE.

All courses must meet minimum enrollments to be offered. The Ball State University Music Education Department cannot guarantee that all of the following classes will meet this requirement. Early registration helps us provide accurate information to all graduate students.

GRADUATE DEGREE CLASSES

Online

  • MUSED 620 Assessment Techniques in Music Education (3 credits)
    Dr. Karin Hendricks, Instructor
    This course focuses on assessment techniques for music aptitude, achievement, and preferences. Emphasis is placed on authentic assessment techniques, developing teacher‐made tests, and standardized music tests.
    Registration Information:  MUSED 620, Section 800C; Course Reference #27612
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  • MUSED 668 Research in Music Education (3 credits) 
    Dr. Kevin Gerrity, Instructor
    Analysis of paradigms and methods in music education research, sources of research information, and challenges facing contemporary music education researchers and users of research. A major research study/paper is required.
    May 14 - July 22
    Registration Information:      MUSED 668, Section 800C; Course Reference #18485
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On Campus

  • MUSED 640 Advanced General Music Methods (3 credits)
    Dr. Kevin Gerrity, Instructor
    Dr. Kimberly Inks, Instructor
    Strategies and techniques for the development and maintenance of quality general music education programs at the elementary and/or secondary levels. Topics may include: approaches and methodologies, national and state standards, technology, assessment, listening strategies, and music creation.
    June 11- June 22, MTWRF, 1:00-4:45 pm
    Registration Information:      MUSED 640, Section 001K; Course Reference #18222
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  • MUSED 650 Advanced Choral Music Methods (3 credits)
    Dr. Don Ester, Instructor 
    Strategies and techniques for the development and maintenance of quality choral music education programs.  Topics include: selecting/adapting quality literature, structuring rehearsals that result in significant music learning and expressive performances, maximizing teaching effectiveness and student motivation via varied rehearsal strategies, developing music literacy skills, building vocal technique, and assessing student learning.

Note: a one-credit hour complementary workshop is offered 11:45a-1:00p each day; this workshop focuses on developing the musical and pedagogical skills necessary for the effective teaching of music literacy. See Sound Connections Workshop below.
 June 11- June 22, MTWRF, 8:00-11:45 am
Registration Information:  MUSED 650, Section 001K; Course Reference #18230
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  • MUSED 668 Research in Music Education (3 credits)
    Dr. Kevin Gerrity, Instructor
    Analysis of paradigms and methods in music education research, sources of research information, and challenges facing contemporary music education researchers and users of research. A major research study/paper is required.
    June 11- July 20, TR, 1:00-4:30 pm
    Registration Information:  MUSED 668, Section 001K; Course Reference #18248
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SPECIAL TOPIC WORKSHOPS

Online

  • Special Topics: Sociology of Music  (3 credits)
    Dr. Karin Hendricks, Instructor
    Music is both a container and a transmitter of social systems, values, norms, and perceptions. This course is designed to expand awareness of the interactions between music and society as they relate to various aspects of “difference” within American, educational, and world cultures.  Students will engage in activities that increase awareness of their own biases and assumptions, and become more reflective in their music making and teaching.
    June 11- July 22
    Registration Information:     
    MUSED 492, Section 800C; Course Reference #29029
    MUSED 592, Section 800C; Course Reference #29037
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  • Teaching Music To Children With Special Needs (3 credits)
    Dr. Ryan Hourigan, Instructor 
    This workshop will focus on the following aspects of teaching music to children with disabilities: (a) Navigating the Special Education System (Including Special Education Law); (b) Adapting and Accommodating Children with Special Needs; and (c) Issues associated with mainstreaming and inclusion. Students will also receive training with actual students who struggle with disabilities through fieldwork experiences with area summer special education programs. Contact Dr. Hourigan for specific enrollment information.
    Registration Information: 
    10-week options
               MUSED 593, Section 881J; Course Reference #00000
               MUSED 493, Section 881J; Course Reference #00000
    9-month options
               MUSED 593, Section 880J; Course Reference #00000
               MUSED 493, Section 880J; Course Reference #00000
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  • Music Teaching and Content Reading: Supporting Students and Literacy Initiatives While Maintaining the Integrity of the Music Curriculum (3 credits)
    Dr. Kevin Gerrity, Instructor 
    In the current era of educational accountability, reading in all content areas has become increasingly important. As such, teachers of all disciplines, including music, would benefit from a course that explores strategies for teaching reading. Specifically, this course explores issues related to integrating reading and music and provides various teaching strategies which can be utilized for this purpose, ultimately providing students with a blueprint for meeting reading expectations without compromising the integrity of the music curriculum.
    June 11 - July 22
    Registration Information: 
    MUSED 593, Section 800C; Course Reference #18477
    MUSED 493, Section 800C; Course Reference #18469
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On Campus

  • Sound Connections Workshop: A Comprehensive Approach To Teaching Music Literacy (1 credit)
    Dr. Don Ester, Instructor
    This workshop will focus on strategies and materials for helping students develop music literacy skills as required by national music content standard #5. Based on established learning theory and research, the approach emphasizes pedagogical approaches that are effective with all ages and in all settings - elementary, choral, and instrumental. The rhythm and tonal systems allow for a seamless transition from the general music class to beginning choir, band, and orchestra. Workshop participants will be actively involved in reading and aural dictation activities, both from a learning and a teaching perspective. Participants are encouraged to register for this workshop by June 1. For more information, contact Don Ester, dester@bsu.edu or 765-285-5406.
    June 11 – June 22, MTWRF, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
    Registration Information:     
    MUSED 593, Section 175P; Course Reference #25202
    MUSED 493, Section 175P; Course Reference #25198
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Other Summer Offerings in the School of Music 

Graduate Admissions

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