SYLLABUS
For week by week description of requirements,
assignments, and exams, refer to the Course Outline at the
following link:
http://www.vickyjohnson.altervista.org/MCAL.htm
Course Description
This course presents essential literacy skills and
examines ways in which they may be developed in K-12
music classrooms. A variety of instructional strategies
for reading, writing, listening, and critical thinking
will be presented to help future music educators guide
K-12 students to understand and express their musical
experiences.
Required Materials
Textbook: The Music and Literacy Connection,
2nd Edition by Dee Hansen, Elaine Bernstorf, and Gayle
M. Stuber
Note: A student of this institution is not under
any obligation to purchase a textbook from a
university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook
may also be available from an independent retailer,
including an online retailer.
Mometrix Test Preparation, TExES
Music EC-12 (177) Study Guide.
Flashcards
Course Objectives
Knowledge Outcomes: Students will
be able to:
-
consider music reading as its
own literacy
-
make connections between music
and other disciplines to reinforce reading and
writing skills in the music classroom and
rehearsal hall
-
approach music disciplinary
literacy metacognitively, to produce students
who can read and think critically
-
associate music content literacy
(reading music) to complementary literacy skills
Skill Outcomes: Students will be able to:
-
use strategies that support
literacy in the context of music
-
provide a learning environment
where the development of habits of arts-centered
inquiry leads to more deeply connected learning
-
embed appropriate literacy
strategies within music instruction to provide
opportunities for students to become more
involved in the learning process
-
develop activities to include
associated reading comprehension and effective
written communication in music support areas of
study
Value Outcomes: Students will:
-
appreciate cultural differences
in musical content, in both reading and
expression
-
recognize the value of
technology in promoting literacy in the context
of music education
What
students will be expected to learn or be able to do |
Course Outcome:
Student will . . .
What we are trying to
accomplish |
Purpose
Why this is important |
How the outcome will
be developed
What you will do to
get there |
How the outcome will
be assessed
How we will know if
you have learned it or can do it |
Know music content to the
TExES competency level |
To be able to teach music
content to your students |
Make flashcards
Practice flashcards with
partners
Attend 4 Review sessions
Attend lectures
|
TExES test
Embedded questions in midterm
and final exam |
Examine the connection
between language and music |
To provide opportunities to
strengthen both by using both in the music
classroom/ensemble |
Read textbook
Attend lectures
Flashcards |
Weekly discussion posts |
Recognize reading
disabilities in k-12 students |
To provide early intervention
To advocate for music as a
learning tool |
Read textbook
Attend lectures
|
Embedded questions in final
exam |
Create opportunities for
language and music content learning in K-12
classrooms |
To give your students the
vocabulary and meaning to keep learning
Improve teaching style and
modality
Short lessons provide a
strategy to include content
|
Prepare 2-minute applications
Watch classmates' videos and
critique |
Teaching assessed via rubric,
peer and instructor feedback |
Course Work
In-class lectures, discussions and analyses
Weekly assignments
TExES reviews
Final project/paper
Grading Will Be Based On
Assignments 50%
Exams 40%
Class participation 10%
Grading scale:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = below 60
Standard rounding will apply. For example, 79.4 =
C; 79.5 = B
Note: As per the Music Major Handbook, a grade of
C or above is required for this course to apply to a
music degree.
Tarleton differentiates between a
failed grade in a class because a student never attended (F0 grade),
stopped attending at some point in the semester (FX grade), or because
the student did not pass the course (F) but attended the entire
semester. These grades will be noted on the official transcript.
Stopping or never attending class can result in the student having to
return aid monies received. For more information see the Tarleton
Financial Aid website.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is required. Absences will only be excused with proper written documentation. This includes a note from a healthcare provider in case of illness or
notification from a sponsor (presented in advance) in the case of a University sanctioned activity. Attendance at funerals and court appearances will also be excused with proper documentation and advance notice.
As future teachers, show responsibility by emailing me
before class if you need to be absent.
Class will begin on time and absences marked in
Canvas. If you are late and have
already been marked absent, it is your responsibility
to check in at the end of class to have the absence
corrected to a tardy. A student's absences will not change any deadline or assignment requirements. You are always responsible for any material you miss, so check the Course Outline and/or a fellow classmate for announcements, assignments, and requirements.
Classroom Policy
No food in the classroom. Drinks in
hard-sided containers with lids are permitted.
Turn off your cell phones and put them out of sight - mine and yours. Text messaging is prohibited in the classroom. Please see me if you have a special emergency situation requiring this type of communication.
Attention will be given to the lesson at hand, or you will be excused from the classroom. (In other words, no working on other homework, personal business, sleeping, etc.)
Keep your backpacks and other personal belongings out of the aisles for the sake of convenience and safety.
Do not leave the room during class except for an emergency as this disruption is almost always (except for an emergency) avoidable.
Although it may not be disruptive to slip out, coming
back in is always distracting.
If your conduct for any reason is unacceptable, you will be asked to leave. Do not return to class until you have made an appointment to see me and the situation has been resolved.
Assignments
All homework assignments are due at
the beginning of class on the due date specified in the Course Outline. Specific instructions for assignments will often be listed in the Course Outline which will be updated on the course web page. It is important to refer to this page often. Any modifications to the schedule will be announced in class.
Late assignments will only be accepted with prior approval and then at a penalty of ten points per calendar day.
Communication
Students may reach me as follows:
- In my office (105B): if the door is open,
come on in. If the door is closed or if I am
meeting with someone, please make an appointment
with the administrative assistant in 105A.
- By email (vjohnson@tarleton.edu)
Expect a reply within 24 hours under normal
circumstances. If you have not heard from me in
24 hours, please call my office during business
hours at 254.968-9245. If you still can't reach
me, you may text.
- Text me at 254.968.1519 Please text me
only if you have already tried to email and
call.
Academic Honesty
Tarleton State University expects its students to
maintain high standards of personal and scholarly
conduct. Students guilty of academic dishonesty are
subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an
examination or other academic work, plagiarism,
collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The
faculty member is responsible for initiating action for
each case of academic dishonesty that occurs in his or
her class. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a grade of "F"
for the class. You will be reported to the Office
of Student Judicial Affairs and further disciplinary
action may also be taken beyond the Department of
Performing Arts. Cheating is serious business and the penalties for engaging in this sort of activity will be severe. Consult the following link for further information on academic conduct as specified in the TSU catalog.
http://catalog.tarleton.edu/undergrad/academicinformation/
Students with Disabilities Policy
Tarleton State University is
committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (www.ada.gov)
and other applicable laws. If you are a student with a
disability seeking an accommodation for this course, please
contact Disability Resources at 254.968.9400,
disability@tarleton.edu or
visit
https://www.tarleton.edu/drt
Health and Wellness Policy
It is the Department of Fine Arts' policy to provide
and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for
students, faculty, and staff, and to accept
responsibility for the health and safety of others,
including visitors, who may be affected by our
activities. This policy applies to all activities
and areas of the department, including performance
spaces, classrooms, studios, practice rooms, faculty
and staff offices, and communal areas.
COVID Policy
Anyone feeling ill or exhibiting any symptoms
commonly associated with COVID-19 is encouraged to
stay home and monitor said symptoms and/or consult a
physician. Commonly associated symptoms may be found
here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
University
Core Value Statements
https://www.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/#mission
University Policy
Students are responsible for knowing and abiding
by the policies and information regarding the
Student Code of Conduct and Student Rights and
Responsibilities
Note: Please see the
Course Outline for specific topics, schedule,
requirements, and deadlines.
Created and maintained by Vicky V. Johnson
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