Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

COURSE SYLLABUS

Approval Sheet

Course Title: Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades

Course Code/ Number: Sc Music 1
Term and School Year:1st Semester A.Y. 2020-2021

Revision Level Effective Date Details of Origination/ Revision Author/ Subject Matter Expert
00 5 August 2019 Compliance with OBE and QMS Requirements
01 1 September 2020 Compliance with CMO No.____, s._________

Prepared by Recommending Approval Approved

BABY JANE S. ESPEJON _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Name and Signature of Faculty Member Name and Signature of Department Chairperson Name and Signature of College Dean
Date: Date: Date:
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PSU Vision An internationally recognized university that provides relevant and innovative education and research for lifelong learning and sustainable
development.
PSU Mission The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade people’s quality of life by providing education opportunities through excellent
instruction, research and innovation, extension, production services and transnational collaborations.
PSU Shared Values E – Excellence L – Leadership A – Advocacy for Sustainable Development S – Social Responsibility T – Teamwork
I – Integrity C – Commitment
Institutional Outcomes The Palawan State University is committed to produce graduates who are agents of change, creative and critical thinkers, effective
communicators, research-oriented learners and value laden individuals.
College Goals and A. To meet demands for competent professional teachers for basic education programs in the Philippines and in other countries.
Program Objectives B. To develop teachers who have the skills and competencies to teach, undertake research and provide community services across
the different learning areas in basic education.
Course Title Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades
Course Code/ Number Sc Music 1
Course Description Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades is a course designed to teach elementary education majors how to use music in the elementary classroom.
This course deals with the educational foundations of music as it applies to teaching and learning. Students will actively participate in music activities
that include singing, playing instruments, moving, creating, and listening. Various teaching strategies and assessment appropriate for each area be
given emphases in the course
Credit Units 3 units
Course Prerequisites None
Link to Program
Outcomes Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
a b c d e f
1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the concept,
elements, and principles of music in the elementary grades

2. Understand varied teaching strategies in teaching music

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in the elementary grades

3. Design assessment tools in assessing music in the

elementary grades
Legend ( for program outcomes):
I- Introduced concepts/ principle P- Practiced with supervision D- Demonstrated across different settings with minimal supervision
Program Outcomes:
a. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas
b. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge of different subject areas
c. Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes
d. Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching
e. Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional
f. Manifest desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development

Course Outcomes List three to five major outcomes that you expect students to strive for:
CO 1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the concept, elements, and principles of music in the elementary grades
CO 2 Understand varied teaching strategies in teaching music in the elementary grades
CO 3 Design assessment tools in assessing music in the elementary grades
Course Format Describe the teaching-learning strategies or activities that will be used in the course. e.g. lecture, fieldwork, research projects, laboratory
work, case analysis, problem solving, etc. Interactive instruction Lecture, Research projects,

LEARNING PLAN
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Intended
Time Course Learning Course Content/ Subject Teaching and Learning Textbooks/
Assessment Tasks Resource Materials
Frame Outcomes Outcomes Matter/ Topic Activities References

1.5 1. Familiarize I. Orientation Lecture - Discussion Presentation  Copies of PSU University

Hours and explain the A. Palawan State University  The teacher will  After the activity, Mission, Vision, Handbook
(Week 1) University’s Mission and Vision present the the students will CTE Goals and
Mission and B. CTE Goals and university’s mission present their Objectives
Vision Objectives and vision output. An  Copy of the
statements as C. Introduction of the course statements, CTE evaluation will be syllabus
well as its goals including course goals and objectives done after the  Copies of course
and objectives references and  The teacher will presentations to outline 
2. Contribute in requirements present the course have a common PowerPoint
the attainment of D. Classroom rules and syllabus which also understanding of Presentation
the college’s policies includes the the university’s (PPT) of the topic
goals and classroom rules and mission and vision  Scoring rubric for
objectives and of policies. statements presentation
the university’s Think-pair-share Reflection  LCD Projector
vision and  The students will pair  The students will  Laptop
mission up and discuss with be asked to write
3. Follow the each other the a reflection at the
flow of meaning of the PSU end of the
discussions Mission and Vision semester about
based on the and the college’s how they have
course syllabus goals and objectives. contributed to
presented university’s
4. Follow  Each student will mission and
classroom rules think about ways on vision and the
and policies how they can colleges goals
contribute in the
attainment of the
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University’s Mission
and Vision
Week 1- CO 1 1.Describe what II. Concept of Music Visual Presentation of Pen-and-paper Laptop -Anderson, W.
2 Demonstrate music is and the Lesson test or Computer- Lectures Slides (2007).
(4.5 in-depth the importance A. Definition of Music A PowerPoint Generated Exam Modules Integrating
Hours) understanding of music B. Objectives of Teaching presentation that define music into
of the Music and explain the concept the
concept, 2.Enumerate the C. History of Music of Music elementary
elements, and objectives of classroom.
principles of Music Lecture-Discussion Australia:
music in the Thompson.
elementary 3.Indicate the The Teacher will discuss
grades History of thoroughly what is the
Music concept of music
CO 2 according to its
Understand timeline Individual Task
varied The students will have an
teaching assessment about the
strategies in lecture of the teacher
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades

CO 3
Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
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grades
CO 1
Demonstrate A.1 Define Visual Presentation of
in-depth Music Notation Lesson
understanding Symbol and A PowerPoint
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of the how is it presentation that explains
Bowie, D.
concept, important to what the different types of
(2009).
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class?
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CO 2 B.1 Familiarize III. Music Notation
test or Computer- to teaching
Understand on how a Grand Individual Task
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3 Hours varied Staff works A. Music Notation Symbol -The students will have an
Lecture Slides primary
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strategies in B.2 Describe the C. Understanding Lines in he/she has learned during
Game five
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Weeks CO 1 A.1 Determine of IV. Rudiments/Elements of Visual Presentation Group Laptop Schmidt-
4-5 Demonstrate Rhythm and the Music The Teacher will provide Presentation Lecture Slides Jones, C.
in-depth importance of visual presentation to Handouts (1999). The
(6 understanding rhythm to a A. Rhythm thoroughly explain the Basic
Hours) of the musician - Duration lesson. Handouts will also Elements of
concept, - Beat be given to the students Music.
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teaching the importance C. Melody regarding Elements of
strategies in of dynamics and - Pitch Music
teaching its correlation to - Theme
music in the musicians - Conjuct
elementary - Disconjunct
grades C.1 Describe
Melody in Music D. Harmony
CO 3 - Chord
Design C.2 Specify - Progression
assessment different types of - Consonance
tools in melody in music - Dissonance
assessing and - Key
music in the differentiation - Tonality
elementary
grades E. Tone Color
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D.1 Difference
between
harmony and
melody

D.2 the proper

use of harmony
- Register
in music
- Range
- Instrumentation
E.1 Define Tone
color

E.2 Determine
what causes
tone color

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5-6 Demonstrate the types of Music The Teacher will provide Presentation Lecture Slides Jones, C.
in-depth texture in music learning aid for student Handouts (1999). The
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Hours) of the affects - Monophonic students regarding the Game (Hangman) Elements of
concept, musicians - Homophonic lesson Music.
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modes and
scales in music

C.2 Determine
the correlation
between Modes
teaching and Scales
strategies in
teaching D.1 Differentiate
music in the Genre and Style
elementary
grades D.2 Enumerate The students will have an
the Different C. Scales and Mode interactive educational
CO 3 Design kinds of genre D. Genre/Style game to help create
assessment and style in E. Articulation positivity to the lesson
tools in music
assessing
music in the E.1 Definition of
elementary Articulation in
grades music

E.2 Determine
the Importance
of Articulation in
singing

Week 7 CO 1 Identify the 10 VI. 10 Tips to Make Teaching Quiz Paper-and-Pencil Laptop Anderson, W.
(3 hours) Demonstrate Tips of teaching Music to Children More The students will research Test Scoring Rubric (2007).
in-depth music to children Effective the internet and list down Integrating
understanding effectivel7 the 10 tips to make Reflection music into
of the teaching music to children the
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concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
grades

CO 2 more effective. This will

Understand serve as their assignment
varied Determine and
elementary
teaching give definition to Think-Pair-Share
classroom.
strategies in the tips of The student will find a
Australia:
teaching teaching music partner and choose 1 tip
Thompson.
music in the effective to per student and share
elementary children their thoughts on their
grades chosen tip to their
partners.
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assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
Week 8
Midterm Examination
(3 Hours)
Weeks CO 1 Define the VII. Teaching Strategies in Visual Presentation Group Handouts Russell-
9-10 Demonstrate Teaching Teaching Music to Children Visual aid will be provided Presentation Scoring Rubric Bowie, D.
(6 in-depth Strategies in by the teacher as well as (2009). What
Hours) understanding Teaching Music A. Orff Method handouts to have further me? Teach
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of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music to my
music in the
primary
elementary
class?
grades
Challenges to
understanding about the
teaching
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music in
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schools in
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five countries.
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Music
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Hours) understanding Strategies in Classroom included Scoring Rubric Teach music
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elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
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Diverse teaching
Classroom music in
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Determine the schools in five
varied Quiz
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music teaching Music
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Week 18
Finals Examination
(3 Hours)
Course References Anderson, W. (2007). Integrating music into the elementary classroom. Australia: Thompson.
Russell-Bowie, D. (2009). What me? Teach music to my primary class? Challenges to teaching music in primary schools in five countries.
Music Education Research, 11(1), 23–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/14613800802699549
Schmidt-Jones, C. (1999). The Basic Elements of Music. Retrieved from https://www.textbookequity.org/Textbooks/TBQ_the-basic-
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elements-of-music.pdf

Additional Materials Laptop, Lecture slides, Hand-outs, video clip, e-books

Course Requirements Class Participation (Recitation & Assignments)-20%
Performance 25%
Quizzes – 25%
Major Exam 30%

Course Policies  Start and end class on time.

 Assign homework that adequately covers the material and meets the learning objectives of the course while adhering to the time
expectations for a 3-unit course.
 Give exams that accurately reflect the material covered in class and assigned in homework.
 Come to class on time.
 Attentiveness and engaged in class.
 Refrain from using cell phones during class.
 Spend an adequate amount of time on the homework, trying to solve and understand each problem.
 Engage in classroom activities
 Seek help when appropriate.

Supplementary Material/s E-books, Music books, books from the university library.
Consultation Period Tuesday to Friday 3:30-4:30 pm

Document Setup/ Format:

1. Font: Arial
2. Font size: 11 pts
3. Document size: legal (8.5 x 13 inches)
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4. Margins: 1’’ top, 1” bottom, 1” right, and1” left

5. Orientation: landscape

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