Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education
Lecture Code CC112954 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 ITO NORITAKA
Instructor
(Katakana)
イトウ ノリタカ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Fri5-8:EDU G205
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
Keywords  
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 acquire knowledge and skills regarding music needed to be an elementary school teacher.
To acquire the basics of solfeggio to learn the basics of piano performance, and also to become able to accompany and sing songs in the common music materials for elementary schools.
"
 
Class Schedule Lesson1: Orientation for all
Lesson2:  An assignment will be offered.
Lesson3: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson4: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal (common music materials)
Lesson5: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson6: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson7: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson8: Midterm practical test and reviewing of an assignment
Lesson9: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson10: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson11: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal

Lesson12: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson13: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson14: The basics of reading music, piano, and singing based on each student’s goal
Lesson15: Summary. Common music materials: Singing and Singing to your own accompaniment


Lesson16: Exam. Accompaniments of music pieces from Beyer books and the common music materials


Part of the class will be taught by the Qualified Teaching Assistant(QTA) of the class. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
"Textbook:『教員養成課程 小学校音楽科教育法』教育芸術社
『バイエルピアノ教則本』音楽之友社

 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Line and YouTube may be utilized.
 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
"Lesson1: Practice songs from the common music materials for elementary schools (The practice should be done before 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. Practice finger movement, the piano, and singing repeatedly.
Lesson4: Review what was pointed out during the lesson. Practice finger movement, the piano, and singing repeatedly.
Lesson5: Review what was pointed out during the lesson. Practice finger movement, the piano, and singing repeatedly
Lesson6: Review what was pointed out during the lesson. Practice finger movement, the piano, and singing 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: Practice assignments repeatedly.
Lesson10: Practice assignments repeatedly.
Lesson11: Practice assignments repeatedly.
Lesson12: Practice assignments repeatedly.
Lesson13: Try a variety of practice to become able sing a song with sol-fa correctly.
Lesson14: Understand the meaning of accompaniments and think about good accompaniments for children.
Lesson15: Learn from other students and identify your challenge.

 
Requirements An orientation with all of the students taking the Music for the Elementary School will be held in the lesson and the students will be divided into classes. Registration for this course will be accepted after the announcement of the classes is made.
 
Grading Method Students will be evaluated commitment to daily assignments(35%), and practical exams(65%).

 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Teacher experienced as a pianist teaches performing the piano. 
Message 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.
Your own ingenuity and constant efforts are required in this course. Exercise your ingenuity and do effective practice continuously.

 
Other This class may require you to perform during class. If you are taking the class online, please make sure that you have a place to perform (details will be given when the results of the placement are announced or at the first class). 
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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