NTU Reg No: 200604393R. Copyright National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE/NTU), Singapore

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Course synopsis

This course centres on the philosophical foundations of music education. In particular, it seeks to address the “big questions” that confront contemporary music education. Course readings range from ancient to living scholars and philosophers, and cut across cultural borders in its inclusion of Asian and comparative philosophical writings.

(a) Philosophy of music education in the ancient world
(b) Utilitarian philosophy of music education
(c) Aesthetic philosophy of music education
(d) Praxial philosophy of music education
(e) Music education through postmodern lenses
(f) Asian philosophies of music education and comparative approaches

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Objective
•Articulate a range of philosophical perspectives in music education;
•Interrogate and probe assumptions underlying the theory and practice of music education;
•Engage in philosophical discourse with reference to music education;
•View music education in Singapore and internationally via a range of philosophical lenses;
•Write clearly, cogently, and persuasively on philosophical topics in music education

Outline
This course centres on the philosophical foundations of music education. In particular, it seeks to address the “big questions” that confront contemporary music education. Course readings range from ancient to living scholars and philosophers, and cut across cultural borders in its inclusion of Asian and comparative philosophical writings.

(a) Philosophy of music education in the ancient world
(b) Utilitarian philosophy of music education
(c) Aesthetic philosophy of music education
(d) Praxial philosophy of music education
(e) Music education through postmodern lenses
(f) Asian philosophies of music education and comparative approaches

Course fee
MOE Educators*Public
Full course feeS$520.00S$4,120.00
Nett course feeS$520.00S$4,120.00
9% GST on nett course feeS$46.80S$370.80
Copyright feeS$1.00S$1.00
Total nett course fee payable, including GST and copyright feeS$567.80S$4,491.80

*MOE Educators include MOE & Direct Hire Staff from Independent, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools.

Pre-requisite
•A good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

•A teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education, Singapore
or at least ONE year of relevant working experience in education.

Who should attend
All

Overview

Duration:

52 hours

Course date(s):

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Subject:
Arts

Who should attend:

All

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