The Discovering Music course combines music history
(learning about composers) with music appreciation (learning about their music)
and shows how they interweave with as well as impact the intricate fabric of
western culture. The scope of the course is breathtaking – a survey of 300
years (right before 1600 to the beginning of WWI) of Western Music and Arts.
The author, Carol Reynolds, is a well-loved professor of music history who
supplies students with an abundance of primary and secondary sources and
encourages her students to learn from them.
In the revised and expanded 2nd edition, course components
include a set of 8 DVDs, a spiral-bound Workbook, a Textbook and access to
online music and other resources. These are all included in the Set. The
Workbook provides lists of key figures, timelines of notable dates,
vocabulary, projects, viewing guides, quizzes, and more. The Textbook is
235 pages with lessons to read, vocabulary, lists of “Who’s Who,” and a
glossary. The Teacher Manual is recommended if taking the course for
credit. The Teacher’s Manual is no longer available in print, but can be
downloaded from the author’s site for a small fee. Featured musical selections
that are referenced in the course materials are available for listening
online.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
