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Music
Assessment Plan For
Bachelor of Arts in Music
June 19, 2000
| Student Learning Outcome |
Assessment Procedure |
When Assessed |
| Have the competencies
delineated in the Music Major General Outcomes. |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum. |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum. |
| Be able to demonstrate
performing competence in their major area of study. |
Juries, recitals, master class. |
Ongoing.
Juries are held at the end of each semester.
Master Class is weekly as a part of private study. Recitals are each
semester plus final recitals. |
| Be able to articulate basic
knowledge of applicable performance and teaching literature. |
Repertoire lists, master class. |
Ongoing. |
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Assessment Plan
For a Bachelor of Music Education
June 12, 2007
| Student Learning Outcome |
Assessment Procedure |
When Assessed |
| Have the competencies
delineated in the Music Major General Outcomes. |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum. |
| Have a working knowledge of
music education in the U.S. schools. |
Written tests |
Ongoing.
MENC members have access to much information through the Music Educators
Journal and state/national conferences. |
| Be able to articulate a
philosophy of music education. |
Written tests and
teaching portfolio |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Be familiar with standard
music curricula, particularly the National Standards for Music Education
and the Utah Core Curriculum. |
Written tests.
Teacher Work Samples or Unit Plans, Internships, & Student Teaching |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Be able to prepare effective
lesson plans for music classes and ensemble rehearsals. |
Teacher Work
Samples or Unit Plans, Internships, & Student Teaching, Graduate Survey |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. The graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
| Diagnose and prescribe
appropriate content and techniques according to the music learning
sequence for all levels and types of learners. |
Teacher Work
Samples or Unit Plans, Internships, & Student Teaching |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Have competent conducting
technique and rehearsal techniques for a variety of ensemble situations. |
Peer teaching,
Conducting, & Student Teaching |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Have a working knowledge of
instrumental and vocal techniques appropriate for teaching. |
Proficiency exams,
student teaching, & graduate survey |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. The graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
| Have a working knowledge of
appropriate instructional materials and their use. |
Music repertoire
projects, student teaching, & graduate survey |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. The graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
| Demonstrate skills in the
administration of the school music program. |
Internships &
Student teaching |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Understand and be able to
use effective classroom management skills. |
Written tests,
Internships, & Student teaching |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Be able to demonstrate
performing competence. |
Jury, recitals,
peer teaching, conducting, & master classes |
Ongoing.
Juries are held at the end of each semester. Master Class is weekly
as a part of private study. Recitals are each semester plus final
degree recitals. |
| Use skills of
performance, aural analysis, score analysis, improvisation, and composition
to solve problems of music teaching and learning. |
Peer-teaching,
Teacher Work Samples or Unit Plans, Internships, & Student Teaching,
Graduate Survey |
At the completion
of courses related to the outcome. Graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
| Use knowledge of
history, musicology, and ethnomusicology to solve problems of music teaching
and learning. |
Peer-teaching,
Teacher Work Samples or Unit Plans, Internships, & Student Teaching,
Graduate Survey |
At the completion
of courses related to the outcome. Graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
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Assessment Plan For Music
Pedagogy
June 19, 2000
| Student Learning Outcome |
Assessment Procedure |
When Assessed |
| Have the competencies
delineated in the Music Major General Outcomes. |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum. |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum. |
| Be able to demonstrate
performing competence in their major area of study. |
Juries, recitals, master class. |
Ongoing.
Juries are held at the end of each semester. Master Class is weekly
as a part of private study. Recitals are each semester plus final
recitals. |
| Have a knowledge of
pedagogical methods and materials in the appropriate discipline and the
ability to evaluate the appropriateness of those methods with respect to
individual teaching situations. |
Oral and/or written report
portfolio, internship, graduate survey. |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Be able to apply appropriate
pedagogical knowledge and prepare effective lesson plans in a variety
teaching situations. |
Internship, videotape, graduate
survey, portfolio. |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. The graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
| Be able to establish and
articulate a philosophy of music teaching and learning. |
Written assignments, portfolio,
simulated activity. |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Demonstrate knowledge,
experience and teaching skills for further graduate study in pedagogy or a
career in music studio teaching. |
Portfolio, internship,
graduate survey. |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. The graduate surveys are sent a year after
graduation. |
| Demonstrate competency in
evaluating various music software and/or technologies as they relate to
pedagogy. |
Written assignments, oral
reports, portfolio. |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Demonstrate knowledge,
skills, and rehearsal techniques of piano accompanying in a variety of
settings. |
Performance evaluation, studio
accompanying, concert/convocation evaluation. |
Ongoing evaluation in
performance situations, both in accompanying classes and in recital
performance. |
| Demonstrate knowledge of
literature styles and performance practice in the student's major
performance area. Vocal majors will be able to sing in foreign
languages. |
Recitals, juries, master class,
graduate survey, recital program notes/paper, written report. |
Ongoing during and at the end of
each semester and during recital performance. The graduate surveys
are sent a year after graduation. |
| Be able to demonstrate a
high quality of performance competence in the student's major area of
study. |
Recitals, juries, master class. |
Ongoing.
Juries are held at the end of each semester. Master Class is weekly
as a part of private study. Recitals are each semester plus final
recitals. |
| Have the skills necessary to
prepare for performance independently in the student's major performance
area. |
Recitals, juries, graduate
surveys. |
Ongoing during and at the end of
each semester and during recital performance. The graduate surveys
are sent a year after graduation. |
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Assessment Plan For Music
Performance
June 12, 2007
| Student Learning Outcome |
Assessment Procedure |
When Assessed |
| Have the competencies
delineated in the Music Major General Outcomes. |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum |
Refer to Music Core Curriculum. |
| Be able to demonstrate
a high quality of performing competence in their major area of study. |
Juries, recitals, master class,
recital previews |
Ongoing.
Juries are held at the end of each semester.
Master Class is weekly as a part of private study. Recitals are each
semester plus final recitals. |
| Have the skills and
knowledge necessary to
prepare for performance independent of outside teaching and assistance. |
Graduate surveys, recital
preparation [process] |
Recital preparation involves
daily practice for private lessons and eventual public performance. The graduate surveys are sent a year after graduation. |
| Be able to articulate
knowledge of applicable performance and teaching literature. |
Portfolios, notebooks |
Ongoing each semester. |
| Have a knowledge of
and be able to demonstrate the
fundamentals of effective music pedagogy. |
Written assignments,
observations |
At the completion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Vocal majors will be able to
sing in foreign languages. |
Juries, recitals, master
class |
Evaluation in language
classes. Evaluation during vocal music juries, recitals, and master
classes. |
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Assessment Plan For
Music Core
June 19, 2000
| Student Learning Outcome |
Assessment Procedure |
When Assessed |
| Have the writing skills and
ability to conduct research. |
Performing,
composing, writing, and other forms of musical analysis |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Understand and be able to
apply music theory, aural skills, and keyboard proficiency. |
Performing and
writing |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome during the first two years of school. |
| Have a working knowledge of
the history affected the development of musical forms and genres. |
Writing, exams, and
other forms of musical analysis |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome during the second and third years of school. |
| Have a knowledge and
understanding of music in its cultural context. |
Writing, exams, and
other forms of musical analysis |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome during the second and third years of school. |
| Be familiar with music
technology in its various forms for teaching, composition, and scholarly
pursuits. |
Participant observation, upper
division selected assignments |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome during the first two years of school, and again in
the final year for students enrolled in the Music Education courses. |
| Have a practical knowledge of
performance practice in their particular ensemble performing area(s). |
Performing |
At the conclusion of performance
and pedagogy courses related to the outcome. These courses are
ongoing throughout the students' tenure in the program. |
| Have a knowledge of
repertoire and technical studies in their major area of study. |
Juries, recitals, other concert
performances, master classes |
Juries are held at the end of
each semester. Master Class is weekly as a part of private
study. Recitals are each semester plus final recitals. Concert
performances are the equivalent of final exams in performing
ensembles. |
| Use skills of
performance, aural analysis, score analysis, improvisation, and composition
to solve musical problems. |
Performing,
composing, writing, and other forms of musical analysis |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome. |
| Use knowledge of
history, musicology, and ethnomusicology to solve musical problems. |
Performing,
composing, writing, and other forms of musical analysis. |
At the conclusion of courses
related to the outcome. |
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