Course Description

Plan your curriculum and get graduate credit simultaneously! Teaching Ukulele in the General Music Classroom is an asynchronous class designed and taught by a general music teacher. Each reading and assignment is relevant and designed for your teaching situation. You will leave this class with a customized ukulele curriculum designed specifically for your students, including an implementation plan, classroom visuals, and talking points for your administrators and community.

Instructor

Kate Hagen

Course Credit/Hours

ED 501 - 2 Credit Hours

Dates

Spring 2025: January 13th - April 4th

SKU: GCTUGMC-012025

Course Objectives

After this course, students will:

• Explain the historical and cultural significance of the ukulele.
• Develop functional playing skills on the ukulele.
• Develop pedagogical skills for teaching the ukulele to beginning players.
• Create a ukulele curriculum with supporting materials.
• Understand how to differentiate content for students with different educational needs.
• Develop a philosophy regarding the inclusion of ukulele in the general music program, for the purpose of advocacy, curriculum development, parental/administrative communication, and funding of programs.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in the area of music

Required Materials

• Uke Can Do It!: Developing Your School Ukulele Program by Philip Tamberino ISBN: 978-1475804164
• One curriculum method book from the list in Lesson Module 6 (student’s choice).

Course Format & Requirements

Our courses utilize a custom Learning Management System (LMS). Our Music ConstructEd Online Courses are asynchronous and self-paced. You can correspond with your instructor and submit all assignments within the LMS. A syllabus with a suggested pacing guide will be emailed to you at the start of the class. Teaching Ukulele in the General Music Classroom is a fourteen-week course.

• Teachers will need their own devices with a stable internet connection to access the digital Learning Management System (LMS) which is provided by Music ConstructED.
• Access to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or Google Docs and Google Slides (you can register for a free Google account if you do not already have one).

Online Activities will include:

1. Videos demonstrating skills, techniques, and suggestions for student engagement. Please actively watch the videos, take notes, and practice the designated skill.
2. Readings will include articles, book chapters, and blog posts.
3. Online Assignments and Projects Each assignment will assist you in solidifying a curriculum model introducing the ukulele to your students and advocating for a ukulele program with your administration. Your final project will be built using weekly assignments focused on your individual teaching situation.

Refund Policy for Music ConstructED Graduate Courses

Within 14 days: For a period of 14 days before the start of the course, a full refund will be given on the total amount of tuition fees paid, less processing fees and registrar fees, at the time of cancellation. The student must notify Music ConstructED in writing via email or letter received on or before the 14-day period. If you apply for a refund within 14 days of the course start date, our refund policy does not apply. However, you can transfer to a different MCED course by paying the registration fee of $55 per graduate credit.