Secondary School Methods                         Dr. James S. Hoch

M-W-F  -- 11:00-11:50                                                    Office: PAC 141
                                                                                      Hours: posted on my door
                                                                                      Phone: 457-5253 office
                                                                                                 457-3132 home


COURSE OBJECTIVES:
        Overall the objectives are to prepare you for all phases of secondary music ( A mighty Tall order!!)
1. Here are some of the "nuts & bolts" areas to be covered: 2. Look at dealing with the teenager today - class management, class discipline and other issues.
3. Develop strong rehearsal techniques--a key element for success 4. Music Education as a profession
5. Getting the Job - resume, interviewing, cover letters, etc.....and a little about keeping the job.


TEXTBOOK:    

In an effort to keep the expense for your class down, I have decided to have you purchase your class materials directly from MENC. This way you get to use your MENC discount and not have to pay the jacked up prices from the bookstore.
Here is what you need to order:
1 – Teacher Success Kit: How to Succed in Music
This is a CD-Rom
Item #301 – member price $8.25
(ISBN 1-56545-114-7)
2 – Classroom Management in General Music, Choral and Instrumental Music Programs
Item # 1027
Member price - $11.25
(ISBN 1-56545-149-XYou can order by phone with credit card…be sure to give your MENC # for discount.
1-800-828-0229
Web site
http://www.menc.org/publication/books/booksrch.html" http://www.menc.org/publication/books/booksrch.htmlADDITIONALLY…
There are some free on-line publications that I want you to download.
This is the link to get the articles:
http://www.menc.org/publication/books/pubsindex.html" http://www.menc.org/publication/books/pubsindex.html
Get these:
Music Booster Manual (Excerpt)
The Music Code of Ethics
Why Teach, Why Music, Why Me
Building Support for Music


STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
  • good class attendance!  The better prepared you are as a teacher the less problems will confront you!!

    •         (I keep an attendance record for booking purposes only.)
  • read assignments
  • take part in class discussions
  • study for and take a mid-term exam and final written exam
  • go to 2 secondary school observations ( see below)
  • prepare for Music Ed seminar and class video taped rehearsal practices
  • prepare for mock interview.  Your portfolio must be read for the interview.

    •         You will do a short reaction paper after the  interview.

    TEACHER EXPECTATIONS

  • prepare for class
  • lead stimulating class discussions
  • be available for additional assistance
  • assist with setting up your class observations
  • provide immediate feedback to exams and video sessions



    • GRADING RATIONALE -

    SCHOOL OBSERVATIONS

  •    you will go to 2 different secondary schools and observe (i.e. band, general music, choir, orchestra)
  •   you will call the directos ahead of time to ask permission to visit their class.
  •  after each observation, you will turn in a written (typed) report of your visit.
  •  the first report is due during the midterm---the second report is due at the final exam.


    • POLICY ON LATE ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS:
    All due dates are firm.  Absolutely, no extensions.  The only excuses accepted for missing an exam or assignment deadline are: death in family with note from the Dean, severe illness with a note from a physician or health service, or any type of hospitalization.  If you need any help with the material or clarification on assignments, please see me during my office hour or contact me for an appointment.
     

    ACKNOWLEGEMENT:

      E-MAIL ME THE FOLLOWING:

    I have read the syllabus and understand how my grade is dertermined.
     

          Please put your name (no nickname) in the subject window and only use your e-mail address...not someone elses. Use your university account please.
          I will record this e-mail address in case I need to contact your
    Note:  Failure to respond by Friday January 16th, will result in subtracting 10 points from first exam.