CONT582: Honour Specialist Music
This course supports and equips music educators for leadership roles in their departments and schools. The benefits and challenges of a music education program are analyzed with a focus on barrier-free learning for all. Curriculum and theory are explored through an antiracist and anti-oppressive lens. The importance of Indigenous perspectives, culturally relevant pedagogy, and anti-racist practices are embedded throughout all tasks in relation to music education. Ways in which to incorporate the fundamentals of music with a view to 21st century competencies are explored. A professional learning community will be established where educators share their learning and resources. Consolidation of learning will result in the creation of comprehensive course syllabi.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course you’ll have the opportunity to
- understand the benefits and challenges of a music education program
- analyze various curriculum and Ministry of Education documents with a culturally responsive and social justice lens
- incorporate various forms of assessments that centres around learners and their strengths
- reflect on your own learning experience and how it influences your professional practice
- identify various ways to incorporate collaborations and professional development into their practice in an authentic manner
- explore different ways to make music education a safe, inclusive, and barrier-free learning environment
Assessments
Module 1
The Highs and Lows of Music Education
Module 2
Challenge and Change
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Safety Through Support
Module 4
Program Building
Progress Update 2
Module 5
Leadership, Collaboration, Community
Module 6
Paving the Path
Progress Update 3
Module 7
Building a Music Education Program
Final Report