Planning & Assessing Primary Music (UK02)

Further Information & Course Brochure

Objective: To understand the pedagogy and processes of planning & assessment in a primary music context.
Content: This course covers the process and pedagogy of planning and assessing primary music. The course looks in detail at the various different parts of a music lesson plan, including objectives, activities and outcomes, and how these can be differentiated for different levels of musical ability. The course also offers information on different types of assessment schemes for music, and how to adapt these for use in your own school. The course is not specific to one particular curriculum, so is suited to teachers working in any country of the UK.
Structure: The course is structured into six sections. Each section contains a mixture of online reading & research, video and audio materials, and interactive quizzes. The course is designed to be completed at your own pace, and if you wish to you have the option of submitting a short assignment in order to receive a completion certificate.
1. Forethought – setting the course in context
2. Objectives, Outcomes & Activities – how these can be used to create robust lesson plans
3. Context & Integration – how to plan musical skill development within musical styles
4. Musical Differentiation – how to plan for different levels of musical ability
5. Assessment & Progression – a range of approaches to assessment
6. Conclusion – Review of learning
Outcome: On completion of this course you will be able to alter your existing planning and assessment schemes for music to reflect best practice.