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Pedagogy and Didactics of Music and Arts 2 - Specific Contents in Depth

Semester 2 · 13417 · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 10CP · LLD


Core area: Art and music education.
Related areas: Art history, music history, art studies, musicology, anthropology, design, architecture, media.
Areas of influence: Natural sciences, literary studies, communication studies.

Lecturers: Irina Tavella, Andrea Tasser

Teaching Hours: 66
Lab Hours: 50
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
See the individual course modules.

Teaching format
lectures and labs

Educational objectives
The students - have in-depth didactic knowledge and competences in the areas of art education and music education; - are able to express themselves verbally and non-verbally in relation to aesthetic content and reflect on the corresponding forms of expression in a well-founded manner; - can realise statements, ideas, wishes and conceptions with creative and musical means and reflect on the corresponding forms of realisation in a well-founded manner; - learn to develop ideas for aesthetic projects and to plan them appropriately; - learn to plan, carry out and reflect on aesthetically orientated educational activities, in particular teaching units. Expected learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge and understanding The students - have in-depth knowledge of the basic concepts of art and music education and didactics for musical and artistic educational work and aesthetic education in the primary sector, in particular primary school; - know the different levels, dimensions, forms, genres and contexts of music and artistic creation and the relevant parameters in the area of visual and musical communication. Applying knowledge and understanding The students - can analyse works of music and the visual arts and children's works, didacticise these analyses and transfer them to specific pedagogical work; - are able to systematise and reflect on their own musical and artistic experiences and implement them in didactic planning, implementation and evaluation, especially for primary schools; - are able to utilise various techniques, both traditional and innovative, in order to expand the spectrum of performance and design for themselves and the children. Judgement The students - Demonstrate the ability to think across disciplines in the context of aesthetic education, which is expressed in an independent judgement; - Are able to assess the consistency, methodological rigour, precision and accuracy of didactic concepts; - Are able to assess the quality and potential of children's drawings and artistic and musical works in an age-appropriate, parameter- and criteria-orientated manner. Communication The students - Can listen, understand different points of view and at the same time defend their own well-founded point of view; - are able to communicate in and with different symbol systems and support ideas for representation and design Learning strategies The students - Can convey orientations to the children that enable them to set themselves a creative task; they can justify and evaluate this performance reflexively; - utilise the change of symbol systems, formats, techniques and genres in order to take a critical look at aesthetic conventions.

Assessment
Oral examination taking into account work assignments to be completed during the semester. Reference: topics covered, expected learning outcomes and specific educational objectives (syllabus).

Evaluation criteria
Criteria for assessment are: - correct answers, - logical structure, clear argumentation, - reference to literature, - ability to critically analyse and reflect, - use of academic terminology, - independent and well-founded judgement and quality of subject-specific presentation; and musical or artistic performance and communication. In the event of a negative assessment of the overall module, any positively assessed parts of the module will be credited the next time you take the module examination. Please note, however, that a negative assessment will also be included in the count of examination attempts in this case. According to the examination regulations, three attempts without passing will result in a block for three examination dates. (see also Article 6, Paragraph 4 of the current examination regulations).

Required readings

Kirschenmann, Johannes; Schulz, Frank & Sowa, Hubert (eds.) (2006): Kunstpädagogik im Projekt der allgemeinen Bildung; Kopäd: München.

Auer, Wolfgang-M. (2007): Sinnes-Welten: Die Sinne entwickeln, Wahrnehmung schulen, mit Freude lernen; Kösel: Munich.

Kirchner, Constanze: Kunstpädagogik für die Grundschule; Klinkhardt: Bad Heilbrunn 2009.

Fuchs, M. (2015): Musikdidaktik Grundschule. Theoretische Grundlagen und Praxisvorschläge. Helbling Verlag.

Loritz, M. & Schott, C. (2015): Musik - Didaktik für die Grundschule. Berlin: Cornelsen.

Fuchs, Mechthild (2010): Musik in der Grundschule neu denken - neugestalten. Innsbruck: Helbling.



Supplementary readings

Gombrich, Ernst H. (2002): Kunst und Illusion: Zur Psychologie der bildnerischen Darstellung; Phaidon: Berlin.

Krakar, Anna (2011): Die kindliche Wahrnehmung und die Möglichkeiten der Kunstrezeption in der Grundschule; Grin: Munich/Ravensburg.

Küppers, Harald (2005): Schnellkurs Farbenlehre; Cologne: DuMont TB.

Comploi, F. (2009): Singt mit! Liederbuch. Brixen: Weger

Fischer, R. (2010): Singen, Bewegen, Sprechen; Mainz: Schott

Mohr, A. (2004): Praxis Kinderstimmbildung; Mainz: Schott




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This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.

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Modules

Semester 2 · 13417A · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 3CP · LLD

Module A — Pedagogy and Didactics of Music: In-depth Analysis of Selected Topics

The lecture builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Module 10 and expands on these in terms of content. The course aims to:
- Knowledge and implementation of the framework guidelines for kindergarten and primary school in the province of Bolzano in the field of music (age group 5-12);
- Music theory knowledge and competences and their didactic implementation;
- Realisation of the musical educational goals in primary school;
- In-depth study of exemplary works of Western music and of foreign cultures in their cultural and social context;
- Knowing and applying a variety of methods (age group 5-12)

Lecturers: Andrea Tasser

Teaching Hours: 36
Lab Hours: 0

Course Topics
- consolidation of musical basic concepts: melody, rhythm, beat, tempo, harmony, form, dynamics, clews - The families of instruments – instruments that can be used to accompany singing with children - How to keep the beat, recognize rhythms, and begin a song - Basics of singing with children: breathing, posture, formation of vowels and consonants - Warming up the voice - Choreography and movement - Methods for listening to music with children - Creation and development of teaching units for preschool and elementary school - Learning music from all over the world

Teaching format
The lesson will be hold in presence in form of frontal teaching, discussions, examples, and cooperative learning methods.

Required readings

Kirschenmann, Johannes; Schulz, Frank & Sowa, Hubert (Hrsg.)

(2006): Kunstpädagogik im Projekt der allgemeinen Bildung;

Kopäd: München.

Auer, Wolfgang-M. (2007): Sinnes-Welten: Die Sinne entwickeln,

Wahrnehmung schulen, mit Freude lernen; Kösel: München.

Kirchner, Constanze: Kunstpädagogik für die Grundschule; Klinkhardt:

Bad Heilbrunn 2009.

Fuchs, M. (2015): Musikdidaktik Grundschule. Theoretische

Grundlagen und Praxisvorschläge. Helbling Verlag.

Loritz, M. & Schott, C. (2015): Musik – Didaktik für die Grundschule.

Berlin: Cornelsen.

Fuchs, Mechthild (2010): Musik in der Grundschule neu denken –

neugestalten. Innsbruck: Helbling.



Semester 2 · 13417B · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 2CP · LLD

Module B — Pedagogy and Didactics of Music with an Emphasis on the Age Range 5-12 (Lab.)

Through practical activities conducted with the direct active participation of the participants, the teaching aims to introduce students in practical and workshop terms to
- Interpret and independently apply the indications of the national and provincial framework and take them into account appropriately in the design and implementation of music education activities and pathways in pre-school and primary school (5-12 age group)
- planning and conducting music education activities and pathways of different character and repertoire in the preschool and primary school context for the 5-12 age group
- development of the musical ear and education in listening and knowledge, including through movement and dance, of structures and meanings of musical works from different repertoires
- development of creativity and musical expression
- elaboration and transmission of vocal and instrumental pieces belonging to different contexts and repertoires (Ladin, Italian, German and English).

Lecturers: Andrea Tasser

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 30

Semester 2 · 13417C · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 3CP · LLD

Module C — Pedagogy and Didactics of Art: In-depth Analysis of Selected Topics

The lecture builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Module 10 and expands on these in terms of content. Art and art education are placed in the context of comprehensive aesthetic education and its scientific foundations. Various parameters of creative forces that are relevant to creative educational activities and art lessons are presented. These are explored in theoretical and practical depth in such a way that they can be transferred to future pedagogical-didactic situations of aesthetic education and training.

Lecturers: Irina Tavella

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Semester 2 · 13417D · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 2CP · LLD

Module D — Pedagogy and Didactics of Art with an Emphasis on the Age Range 5-12 (Lab.)

The aim of the laboratory is to deepen the topics of the lecture and put them into practice. Theoretical and practical aspects of art education and didactics are taught, particularly with regard to the phase between the transition to primary school and secondary school. This also involves art and art education as a central element of comprehensive aesthetic education.

Lecturers: Irina Tavella

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20

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