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Quick Facts

Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Online Course is the first out of four courses constituting the Music Education for Teachers Specialization. The course will explore the teaching practices and approaches of popular music from culturally rich communities in the United States.

Through the Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Live Course, learners will be introduced to different teaching methods that deal with the basics of improvisation, technology, songwriting, arranging film scores, writing to the strengths of small bands, and music theory online. The course is taught by Krystal Banfield and David Alexis of Berklee College of Music.

Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Certification Course is a 100% online course offered on the Coursera platform. The course follows a flexible pattern and provides learners with tools for evaluating and documenting learning and program progress. After the completion of the course, learners will receive a certificate that can be shared.

The Highlights

  • Shareable certificate
  • Flexible deadlines
  • 100% online
  • 7 study hours
  • Video lectures
  • Academic readings
  • Practice exercise
  • Discussion forums
  • English medium
  • Financial aid
  • Subtitles in English

Programme Offerings

  • Digital Shareable Certificate
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • 100% Online
  • English medium
  • English Subtitles
  • financial aid
  • video lectures
  • Academic Readings
  • Practice Exercises
  • 7 Study Hours
  • Discussion Forums.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Free Structure

Particulars
Fee Amount in INR
Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom- Audit course
Free
Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom - 1 month
Rs.3,275/-
Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom - 3 months
Rs.6,550/-
Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom - 6 months
Rs.9,825/-

What you will learn

Knowledge of Music

After learning the Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

  • Introduction to Improvisation
  • Cultural contexts of music
  • Basic principles and techniques of songwriting
  • Incorporating technology into songwriting
  • Contemporary music and core music standards
  • Instructional approaches with small ensembles 

Who it is for

  • The Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn about the teaching techniques of art and music.


Admission Details

Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Online Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below - https://www.coursera.org/learn/teaching-popular-music

Step 2: Click on the “Enroll for Free” option and choose the desired option.

Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the process.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Welcome!

Readings
  • Connect with Your Classmates
  • Course Resources
  • Earn A Course Certificate
  • Join the Discussion!
Practice Exercise
  • What Are Your Goals?
  • Establishing a Common Language

Videos
  • What You'll Learn in Lesson
  • Introduction to Improvisation
  • Tuning the Ears
  • Modeling Conversations Through Sound
  • Cultural Contexts
  • Cultural Contexts Continued
  • Select and Interpret
  • Launching Your Web-based Tool Box
Readings
  • Student Ensemble Disclaimer
  • Join Your Study Group
  • How to Launch Your Web-Based Tool-Box
Practice Exercises
  • Call and Response: Conversations Through Sound15m
  • SELF-ASSESSMENT: Lesson 1 Tool-Box

Videos
  • What You'll Learn in Lesson 2
  • Basic Principles and Techniques of Songwriting
  • Awareness
  • Incorporating Technology
  • Suggested Objectives and Student Assessments
  • Web-Based Tool-Box
Readings
  • Join Your Study Group

Practice Exercise
  • Songwriting
  • SELF-ASSESSMENT: Lesson 2 Tool-Box

Videos
  • What You'll Learn in Lesson 3
  • Engaging and Empowering Students
  • Integrating Instruments with Tracks
  • Suggested Objectives and Student Assessments
  • Web-Based Tool-Box
Readings
  • Join Your Study Group

Practice Exercise
  • Technology and Arrangement
  • SELF-ASSESSMENT: Lesson 3 Tool-Box

Videos
  • What You'll Learn in Lesson 3
  • Establishing Small Ensembles
  • Instructional Approaches
  • Informal Learning Practices
  • Modeling Instructional Approaches
  • Modeling Instructional Approaches Continued
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Suggested Objectives and Student Assessments
  • Final Project Overview
  • Course Wrap-Up
Readings
  • Join Your Study Group

Practice Exercise
  • Making the Band
  • Our Common Language

Instructors

Berklee College of Music, Boston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many study hours are required for the Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom course?

The Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Online Course will require approximately 7 hours to complete.

2: Which institution is offering the Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Certification Course?

The course is administered by the faculty of the Berklee College of Music.

3: Does the Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom Live Course provide credits?

No, learners do not get university credits from the course.

4: How can I apply for financial aid?

You can click on the Financial Aid option and fill in the application on the official website.

5: Is the certificate I receive shareable?

Yes, the course certificate provided to students is shareable.

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