Spring 2027

Advanced Pedagogy

Advanced Pedagogy covers advanced pedagogical methods for performance, focusing on curriculum development, repertoire selection, and culturally relevant teaching practices for intermediate and advanced students.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Mark Hetzler3.5/5Jean Laurenz

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Examine existing beliefs and values about teaching and learning.

  • Establish criteria for evaluating music teaching materials and selecting appropriate repertoire for intermediate and advanced students.

  • Develop holistic approach to scaffolding development of musical technique, including diagnostic skills.

  • Conduct pedagogical research in an area of interest.

  • Explore applications of culturally relevant music pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices.

  • Devise effective strategies for implementing and evaluating teaching.

  • Develop a holistic curriculum for intermediate and advanced students.

Source: UW Guide

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MUSIC 540

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MARK HETZLER is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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LEC 089Classroom Instruction0 / 50
LEC 063Classroom Instruction0 / 50

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Advanced pedagogical methods for performance.

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Topics

  • Beliefs and values about teaching and learning.
  • Evaluation of music teaching materials and repertoire selection.
  • Scaffolding musical technique and diagnostic skills.
  • Culturally relevant music pedagogy and inclusive teaching.

Skills

  • Evaluate music teaching materials and select repertoire for intermediate and advanced students.
  • Scaffold the development of musical technique using diagnostic skills.
  • Conduct pedagogical research in a chosen area.
  • Develop a holistic curriculum for intermediate and advanced students.

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MUSIC 540 · Spring 2027

Advanced Pedagogy

Recorded 2026-10-14
MUSIC 540 · Spring 2027

Advanced Brass Pedagogy

Recorded 2026-10-14
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