Teaching In Technology

This course will introduce MFA students to the field of college level teaching. Students will first work closely with program instructors on developing teaching materials for subjects that can be taught over the course of three or four week modules. MFA student-instructors also will be responsible for grading assignments and exams during this time. After concluding modular teaching assignments, student-instructors will become responsible for designing and teaching a full semester technologically-based class for students outside the music technology program. They will be expected to create all course materials, including learner-centered syllabi and assignments, projects and exams, and will be responsible for grading. Faculty will monitor all of these activities and offer feedback on a regular basis. Student-instructors will likely be assigned readings relating to learner-centered teaching, course development and music cognition and will be expected to keep a journal outlining their teaching experiences.