Overview
The LRSM Music Teaching Diploma program provides advanced training for experienced music educators seeking to refine their teaching abilities and become expert teachers. This online program facilitates the development of student-centered instruction, musical creativity, and reflective teaching practice.
Key details
– Start Date: July 2, 2024
– Duration: 28 weeks (7 months)
– Format: Blended learning with weekly face-to-face lessons and online platform
– Total Hours: 84 (42 contact, 42 self-study) (LRSM only)
– Language: English & Cantonese
– Pre-requisites: ARSM in Music Teaching, Grade 8 Instrument; Recommended age of 21
– Tuition: $14,000 ($3,500 per module)
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, educators will be able to:
- Design and deliver student-centered lessons for sustained musical progress over time.
- Employ a broad range of teaching strategies creatively adapted to diverse learners.
- Integrate strong musical skills and model expressive musical behaviors.
- Use assessment and feedback to guide learner progress.
- Reflect critically on their practice and pursue continuous professional growth.
- Exhibit deep knowledge of music teaching principles, theory, and educational contexts.
The LRSM Diploma program consists of 3 units:
Unit 1A – Music Teaching in Practice
- Students will submit a 45-minute video showing their teaching over at least 10 weeks.
- The video will demonstrate adapting instruction for student progress over time.
- Detailed lesson plans, teaching diary, and self-evaluation will accompany the video.
Unit 1B – Music Teaching in Context
- Students will complete written tasks to exhibit understanding of professional behaviors, teaching adaptations, and evaluation skills.
Unit 2 – Reflective Practice & Professional Values
- Students will have a 40-minute discussion with an examiner about their teaching philosophy, skills, and insights.
Course Delivery
- Live and Video lectures on advanced teaching methods and working with diverse learners
- Case studies of experienced teachers for observation and analysis
- Practice exercises for teaching strategy innovation
- 1-on-1 expert coaching and video submission feedback
- Reflective journaling and discussion activities
- Peer collaboration for lesson planning and problem solving
Curriculum
Module 5: Instrumental/Vocal Music Pedagogy 2: One-on-One teaching (Intermediate-Advanced)
Module 6: Enhanced Teaching Skills (Group Music Teaching)
Module 7: Effective Pedagogy
Module 8: Instrumental/Vocal Music Education Lab 2: Applied concepts in Performance-based pedagogy
The curriculum will focus on advanced competencies including:
- Designing programs for sustained student progress over time
- Adapting instructional strategies and activities for diverse learners
- Fostering student creativity, expression, and confidence
- Developing comprehensive musicianship through integrated instruction
- Using assessment data to guide curriculum planning
- Cultivating student self-reflection and practice habits
- Building classroom culture and inclusive learning environments
- Understanding cognitive development and music learning theories
- Staying current with developments in music education
The curriculum will balance theory with practical application to help experienced teachers strengthen their expertise.