Program Overview

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Introduction to EDMU399 - Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Music Education 2

EDMU399 is a unit designed for intending secondary teachers to develop an understanding of the senior secondary curriculum in Music education. The unit focuses on planning lessons that promote learner engagement and enhance student learning, with attention to high-stakes assessment.

Unit Rationale, Description, and Aim

The unit aims to familiarize pre-service teachers with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for teaching Music at a senior secondary level. It explores evidence-based approaches for curriculum development, alignment, and effective teaching and learning strategies, including formative and summative assessment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this unit, pre-service teachers will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes, aligned with specific graduate capabilities and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) - Graduate Level standards, including APST(GA)1.1 to APST(GA)6.4, which cover aspects such as demonstrating knowledge and understanding of physical, social, and intellectual development, and the impact of culture on education, among others. The learning outcomes are as follows: explain the principles of curriculum design, identify and describe research-informed teaching and learning strategies, develop engaging and challenging activities, develop assessment strategies, and identify professional learning needs and sources of professional learning for improved student learning. These outcomes are designed to ensure pre-service teachers can effectively plan, teach, and assess student learning in Music education at the senior secondary level, incorporating diverse teaching strategies, resources, and assessment methods, and considering the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students with varying abilities and characteristics. The learning outcomes are also aligned with the Australian Curriculum and relevant state and territory curriculum and syllabus documents, ensuring that pre-service teachers are well-prepared to teach Music in a variety of educational settings.

Unit Content

The unit covers topics such as factors in the educational context, effective senior Music teaching and learning, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities, alignment and coherence in curriculum programming, pedagogical strategies, catering for diverse learners, discipline-specific teaching strategies, and effective use of resources. These topics are designed to provide pre-service teachers with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Music education at the senior secondary level, and to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to design and implement effective teaching and learning programs.

Assessment Strategy and Rationale

The assessment tasks are designed to demonstrate the achievement of each learning outcome. Pre-service teachers are required to submit all assessment tasks and obtain a combined score of at least 50% to pass the unit. The assessment tasks include designing a senior program/unit of work and creating a folio of learning activities with critical analysis. These tasks are designed to assess pre-service teachers' ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of Music education to real-world teaching scenarios, and to evaluate their ability to design and implement effective teaching and learning programs.

Learning and Teaching Strategy and Rationale

The unit applies a social constructivist approach, with teaching and learning strategies including microteaching opportunities, self-directed reading and research, collaborative learning opportunities, and online discussions. The unit is hosted on a Learning Management System (LMS) site with resources and online links. The learning and teaching strategy is designed to provide pre-service teachers with a supportive and interactive learning environment, and to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective Music educators.

Representative Texts and References

Required texts include the Australian Curriculum and relevant state and territory curriculum and syllabus documents. These texts provide pre-service teachers with a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum and syllabus requirements for Music education at the senior secondary level, and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement effective teaching and learning programs.

Locations and Credit Points

The unit is offered online and is worth 10 credit points. The online mode of delivery provides pre-service teachers with the flexibility to complete the unit at their own pace, and to access the unit materials and resources from anywhere with an internet connection.

Year and Campus Offering

The unit is offered in 2026 and can be taken online. The online mode of delivery provides pre-service teachers with the flexibility to complete the unit at their own pace, and to access the unit materials and resources from anywhere with an internet connection.

Conclusion

EDMU399 - Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in Music Education 2 is a comprehensive unit that provides pre-service teachers with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for teaching Music at a senior secondary level. The unit covers a range of topics, including curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies, assessment, and professional learning, and is designed to equip pre-service teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective Music educators. The unit is offered online and is worth 10 credit points, providing pre-service teachers with the flexibility to complete the unit at their own pace, and to access the unit materials and resources from anywhere with an internet connection.