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
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INSTITUTIONAL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE SYLLABUS IN GE-PC PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
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
Program Objectives
A. To meet demands for competent professional teachers for basic education programs in the Philippines and in other countries.
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:
C.1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the concept, elements, and principles of music in the elementary grades
C.2 Understand varied teaching strategies in teaching music in the elementary grades
C.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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Time
Frame
Course
Outcomes
Intended
Learning
Outcomes
Course Content/ Subject
Matter/ Topic
Teaching and Learning
Activities
Assessment Tasks Resource Materials
Textbooks/
References
1.5
Hours
(Week 1)
1. Familiarize
and explain the
University’s
Mission and
Vision
statements as
well as its goals
and objectives
2. Contribute in
the attainment of
the college’s
goals and
objectives and of
the university’s
vision and
mission
3. Follow the
flow of
discussions
based on the
course syllabus
presented
4. Follow
classroom rules
and policies
I. Orientation
A. Palawan State University
Mission and Vision
B. CTE Goals and
Objectives
C. Introduction of the course
including course
references and
requirements
D. Classroom rules and
policies
Lecture - Discussion
 The teacher will
present the
university’s mission
and vision
statements, CTE
goals and objectives
 The teacher will
present the course
syllabus which also
includes the
classroom rules and
policies.
Think-pair-share
 The students will pair
up and discuss with
each other the
meaning of the PSU
Mission and Vision
and the college’s
goals and objectives.
 Each student will
think about ways on
how they can
contribute in the
attainment of the
Presentation
 After the activity,
the students will
present their
output. An
evaluation will be
done after the
presentations to
have a common
understanding of
the university’s
mission and vision
statements
Reflection
 The students will
be asked to write
a reflection at the
end of the
semester about
how they have
contributed to
university’s
mission and
vision and the
colleges goals
 Copies of PSU
Mission, Vision,
CTE Goals and
Objectives
 Copy of the
syllabus
 Copies of course
outline 
PowerPoint
Presentation
(PPT) of the topic
 Scoring rubric for
presentation
 LCD Projector
 Laptop
University
Handbook
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3 Hours
(Week 1-
2)
C.1
Demonstrate
in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
grades
C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades
C.3
Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
1.Describe what
music is and
the importance
of music
2.Enumerate the
objectives of
Music
3.Indicate the
History of
Music
according to its
timeline
II. Concept of Music
A. Definition of Music
B. Objectives of Teaching
Music
C. History of Music
Visual Presentation of
the Lesson
A PowerPoint
presentation that define
and explain the concept
of Music
Lecture-Discussion
The Teacher will discuss
thoroughly what is the
concept of music
Individual Task
The students will have an
assessment about the
lecture of the teacher
Pen-and-paper
test or Computer-
Generated Exam
Laptop
Lectures Slides
Modules
-Anderson, W.
(2007).
Integrating
music into
the
elementary
classroom.
Australia:
Thompson.
3 Hours C.1 A.1 Define III. Music Notation Visual Presentation of Pen-and-paper Laptop
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(Week 3)
Demonstrate
in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
grades
C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades
C.3
Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
Music Notation
Symbol and
how is it
important to
musicians
A.2 Understand
Music Notation
Symbols
B.1 Familiarize
on how a Grand
Staff works
B.2 Describe the
purpose of a
Grand Staff
B.3 Determine
the importance
of Grand staff to
musicians
C.1 read and
understand
Lines in Musical
Notation
A. Music Notation Symbol
B. Grand Staff in Music
C. Understanding Lines in
Musical Notation
Lesson
A PowerPoint
presentation that explains
what the different types of
Music Notations are
Lecture-Discussion
The teacher will discuss
and explain the different
types of Music Notation
Individual Task
-The students will have an
assessment on what
he/she has learned during
the lecture
.
-The students will identify
what symbols are being
shown to them
Group Activity
The students will form into
group and will have an
educational game to
actively participate in the
lesson
test or Computer-
Generated Exam
Educational
Game
(Pictionary)
Lecture Slides
Penn and Paper
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.or
g/10.1080/1
4613800802
699549
6 Hours
(Week 4-
C.1
Demonstrate
A.1 Determine of
Rhythm and the
IV. Rudiments/Elements of
Music
Visual Presentation
The Teacher will provide
Group
Presentation
Laptop
Lecture Slides
Schmidt-
Jones, C.
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5) in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
grades
C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades
C.3
Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
importance of
rhythm to a
musician
A.2 Differentiate
the different
types of rhythm
B.1 Determine
how dynamics
affect music
B.2 Understand
the importance
of dynamics and
its correlation to
musicians
C.1 Describe
Melody in Music
C.2 Specify
different types of
melody in music
and
differentiation
D.1 Difference
between
harmony and
A. Rhythm
- Duration
- Beat
- Meter
- Tempo
- Syncopation
B. Dynamic
- Forte, Piano etc.
- Cresendo,
Decresento etc.
C. Melody
- Pitch
- Theme
- Conjuct
- Disconjunct
D. Harmony
- Chord
- Progression
- Consonance
- Dissonance
- Key
- Tonality
E. Tone Color
- Register
- Range
- Instrumentation
visual presentation to
thoroughly explain the
lesson. Handouts will also
be given to the students
Lecture
Run down discussion
regarding the lesson to be
taught by the teacher
Group Reporting
Groups will be assigned
to report a certain topic
regarding Elements of
Music
Handouts (1999). The
Basic
Elements of
Music.
Retrieved
from
https://www.t
extbookequit
y.org/Textbo
oks/TBQ_the
-basic-
elements-of-
music.pdf
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melody
D.2 the proper
use of harmony
in music
E.1 Define Tone
color
E.2 Determine
what causes
tone color
Week 6-
7
C.1
Demonstrate
in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
grades
C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
A.1 Determine
the types of
texture in music
and how it
affects
musicians
B.1 Define and
determine the
different form
and types in
music
C.1 Determine
the use of
modes and
scales in music
V. Rudiments/ Element of
Music
A. Texture
- Monophonic
- Homophonic
- Polyphonic
- Imitation
- Counterpoint
B. Form
- Binary
- Ternary
- Strophic
- Through-Composed
C. Scales and Mode
D. Genre/Style
Visual Presentation
The Teacher will provide
learning aid for student
properly guide the
students regarding the
lesson
Guided Lesson
The teacher will lecture
the students regarding
Elements of music with
the proper assistance of
the hand-out given
Group Activity
The students will have an
interactive educational
game to help create
Lecture
Presentation
Educational
Game (Hangman)
Laptop
Lecture Slides
Handouts
Schmidt-
Jones, C.
(1999). The
Basic
Elements of
Music.
Retrieved
from
https://www.t
extbookequit
y.org/Textbo
oks/TBQ_the
-basic-
elements-of-
music.pdf
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music in the
elementary
grades
C.3 Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
C.2 Determine
the correlation
between Modes
and Scales
D.1 Differentiate
Genre and Style
D.2 Enumerate
the Different
kinds of genre
and style in
music
E.1 Definition of
Articulation in
music
E.2 Determine
the Importance
of Articulation in
singing
E. Articulation positivity to the lesson
Week 8 C.1
Demonstrate
in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
Identify the 10
Tips of teaching
music to children
effectivel7
Determine and
give definition to
the tips of
VI. 10 Tips to Make Teaching
Music to Children More
Effective
Quiz
The students will research
the internet and list down
the 10 tips to make
teaching music to children
more effective. This will
serve as their assignment
Paper-and-Pencil
Test
Reflection
Laptop
Scoring Rubric
Anderson, W.
(2007).
Integrating
music into
the
elementary
classroom.
Australia:
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music in the
elementary
grades
C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades
C.3 Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
teaching music
effective to
children
Think-Pair-Share
The student will find a
partner and choose 1 tip
per student and share
their thoughts on their
chosen tip to their
partners.
Thompson.
Week 9-
10
C.1
Demonstrate
in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
Define the
Teaching
Strategies in
Teaching Music
to children
Differentiate the
different Types
of Teaching
Strategies
VII. Teaching Strategies in
Teaching Music to Children
A. Orff Method
B. Kodaly Method
C. Suzuki Method
D. Dalcroze Method
Visual Presentation
Visual aid will be provided
by the teacher as well as
handouts to have further
understanding about the
topic
Guided Lesson
Group Task
Th students will be asked
Group
Presentation
Handouts
Scoring Rubric
Russell-
Bowie, D.
(2009). What
me? Teach
music to my
primary
class?
Challenges to
teaching
music in
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grades
C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades
C.3 Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
to have a research and
report on the
differentiation of each
teaching strategies in
teaching music
primary
schools in
five countries.
Music
Education
Research,
11(1), 23–36.
https://doi.org
/10.1080/146
13800802699
549
Week
11-12
C.1
Demonstrate
in-depth
understanding
of the
concept,
elements, and
principles of
music in the
elementary
grades
Define the four
innovative
Teaching
Strategies in
Teaching Music
for today’s
Diverse
Classroom
Determine the
four effective
music teaching
VIII. Innovative Teaching
Strategies in Teaching Music
for Today’s Diverse
Classroom
A. Technology
Incorporation
B. Create an Inclusive
Classroom
C. Engagement focus
D. Embrace the Artist-
Teacher Within
Visual Presentation
provided by the teacher
hand-outs will be
included
Guided Lesson
Quiz
The students will do a
reflection paper based on
what they learned about
the topic and this is a
Lecture
Reflection paper
Visual lecture
slides
Hand-outs
Scoring Rubric
Russell-Bowie,
D. (2009).
What me?
Teach music
to my primary
class?
Challenges to
teaching
music in
primary
schools in five
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C.2
Understand
varied
teaching
strategies in
teaching
music in the
elementary
grades
C.3
Design
assessment
tools in
assessing
music in the
elementary
grades
strategies for
today’s diverse
classrooms
And the impact
of each strategy
in coping up with
the new normal
good avenue to have
wider knowledge in
coping with distance
learning
countries.
Music
Education
Research,
11(1), 23–36.
https://doi.org
/10.1080/146
13800802699
549
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-
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%
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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)
4. Margins: 1’’ top, 1” bottom, 1” right, and1” left
5. Orientation: landscape
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