Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education
Lecture Code CC112934 Subject Classification Courses for Professional Teaching
Subject Name 初等音楽
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ショトウオンガク
Subject Name in
English
Music for the Elementary School
Instructor TAKAHATA KENJI
Instructor
(Katakana)
タカハタ ケンジ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Weds5-8:EDU F206
Lesson Style Lecture/Practical Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Exercise-oriented, Student presentations, Work
 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students Students who wish to become an elementary school teacher
Keywords piano performance, singing to one's own accompaniment, Teaching staff examination
 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Elementary School Teacher Education
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Having acquired basic knowledge of theory and method on guidance in subjects and cross-curricular education in elementary schools 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
To learn the basics of piano performance and singing to one’s own performance so as to become able to teach those yourself.
 
Class Schedule Lesson1: Orientation for all
Lesson2: Orientation by class. An assignment will be offered.
Lesson3: Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around postures, such as body, hands, fingers
Lesson4:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal ( focusing around daily practice methods)
Lesson5: Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around reading music)
Lesson6:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal (focusing around accompaniments based on code name)
Lesson7:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around singing to your own accompaniments based on code names)
Lesson8: Midterm recital
Lesson9:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around singing songs from the common music materials)
Lesson10:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around accompaniments from the common music materials)
Lesson11:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around singing songs from the common music materials to your own accompaniment)
Lesson12:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around ensemble)
Lesson13:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around how to practice for the Teaching Staff Exam)
Lesson14:Exercises of reading music, accompaniments, and singing in accordance with each student's goal(focusing around how to practice accompaniments and performance as an elementary school teacher)
Lesson15: Summary,  Presentation of Accompaniments of songs from the common music materials.

Students will take a performance exam in Lesson16.
 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Books will be instructed in class.
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Textbooks, Handouts, Audio materials, Movies(Video/PC/Other image data)
 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
"Lesson1: Practice songs from the common music materials for elementary schools (Practice for every lesson).
Lesson2: Read music of an assignment. Check how to use a piano practice room. Practice an assigned piano piece.
Lesson3: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson4: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson5: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson6: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson7: Finish assignments of the 1st half of this lecture.
Lesson8: Read assigned music for final exam and practice it. Expand your repertoire.
Lesson9: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson10: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson11: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson12: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson13: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson14: Review what was pointed out during the lesson and practice repeatedly.
Lesson15: Learn from other students and identify your challenge.

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Requirements Since there are a number to students who hope to take this course, this course is open only to those who wish to be an elementary school teacher.
Make sure to take this course if you wish to become an elementary school teacher but have no experience of playing the piano.
The students will be divided into classes based on "Class wake no tame no chosa-hyo". Student affairs office will register for this course after the announcement of the classes is made. 
Grading Method Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on commitment to daily assignments and practical exams.
 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Teacher experienced as a pianist teaches performing the piano. 
Message Your own ingenuity and constant efforts are required in this course. Exercise your ingenuity and do effective practice continuously.
 
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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