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Student teaching in selected public schools in western New York State under the supervision of university music education faculty and cooperating teachers. With music education faculty advisement, students typically seek placements that provide experience and credentials in the musical specialties, and at the public school levels, in which they expect to seek professional positions. The combination of field experiences and student teaching shall include both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12.

Candidates will further their learning about approaches for teaching children from birth through age five through practical application. Learning will include critical reviews of research and best-practice literature, planning and providing music interactions among children and adults at a childcare center or preschool, and assessing the music development of the children being taught. The candidates will also reflect on their own teaching and the learning of the children in the classroom.

Projects related to music education but not otherwise a part of regular course offerings. Requires a formal Learning Contract approved by a faculty sponsor and the chair for Music Education/Music Therapy.

Projects related to music education but not otherwise a part of regular course offerings. Requires a formal Learning Contract approved by a faculty sponsor and the chair for Music Education/Music Therapy.

Studies of area supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of areas supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

Studies of area supplementing, not replacing, regular course offerings.

For instrument majors to learn advanced techniques for teaching their instrument. Course involves teaching beginning instrument classes with guidance and instruction from faculty.