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Module Code
KMeth1
Module Title
Kodály Methodology 1
Brief Description
(Max 100 word count)
An introduction to the music education
philosophy of Kodály and its application in the
UK
SCQF Level
8
(SHE 1 = 7
SHE 2 = 8
SHE 3 = 9
SHE 4/H = 10
SHE M = 11)
Credit Rating
Status (Core/Elective/Choice)
10 SCQF Credits / xx ECTS credits
Choice
Pre-requisites
Candidate must have passed Kodály
Musicianship Level One
Co-requisites
none
Anti-Requisites
none
Hours per
week/task
No. of
Weeks
Total
(hours)
Workshops
2
10
20
Independent study
4
20
80
Workshops
20
1
20
Independent study
16
5
80
Learning Modes
Intensive Choice Week Delivery Pattern
Total Notional Student Effort
100
Module Co-ordinator
Dr Rachel Drury
Module Team
Lucinda Geoghegan
Anne Murphy
Module Aims
This module is designed to:
Develop an understanding of music education
according to the philosophy of ZoltánKodály
Examine the application of Kodály methodology
Module Code
KMeth1
in the UK.
Module Content
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An introduction to the music educational
philosophy of ZoltánKodály.
The importance of developing a
systematic and structured music
education programme using the tools of
solfa, handsigns and rhythm names.
How to choose and teach age
appropriate vocal repertoire.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module you will
be able to:
LO1
Identify and explain the key concepts of the
Kodály philosophy
LO2
Select age/stage appropriate vocal material to
support the delivery of a Kodály-based
programme.
Assessment Mode 1 and
Weighting
You will be assessed through:
· Written examination –A 2000 word essay
on the Kodály Philosophy and its
adaptation in Britain
· 50% (LO)
Assessment Criteria for Mode 1
Assessors will look for:
A sound understanding of the key elements of
the Kodály philosophy and its adaptation in UK.
The use of a range of creative and organisational
skills informed by the professional attitude and
values required for Kodaly music education
Assessment Mode 2 and
Weighting
You will be assessed through:
· A folio of songs with supporting analysis
· 50% (LO)
Assessment Criteria for Mode 2
Assessors will look for:
The ability to analyse song repertoire focusing on
range/tonality/rhythmic and melodic elements
and show an understanding of the suitability of
the songs to support the teaching of chosen
musical concepts.
Alignment of Assessment and
Learning Outcome
Feedback
LO1
LO2
Mode 1 Mode 2
X
X
You will receive face-to-face feedback during
the workshops and a written report on both
Module Code
KMeth1
assessment modes.
Recommended Resources
Geoghegan, Lucinda & Bell, Christopher (2004 ) Go
for Bronze (NYCoS)
Geoghegan, Lucinda (2005 ) Singing Games and
Rhymes for Middle Years (NYCoS)
Geoghegan, Lucinda (1999) Singing Games and
Rhymes for Early Years
Choksy, Lois (1981) The Kodály Method ( USA:
Prentice Hall)
Houlahan, Micheal and Tacka, Philip (2008) Kodály
Today (USA:OUP)
Other Relevant Details
For intensive version of this module (Intensive
Choice Week) independent study is expected to
take place during the delivery week as well as
the proceeding 4 weeks during which the
submissions will be completed.
Next Steps
On successful completion of this module, you
may consider taking the following module(s):
Kodály Musicianship Level Two
Choice Only
Module Delivery Pattern
3 and 6
(see patterns below – please pick as many
patterns as your module could be delivered in)
Could you run this module
more than once in a year?
(If Yes, please state any boundaries to this e.g.
once in T1 and once in T2)
yes, it can run as a 1 week intensive (plus
follow up assessment)
Mon
Does this module use Intensive
Choice Week? (Fill in number of hours
required on each day)
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
4 hours of contact time plus c2 hours independent
study per day over the Intensive Choice Week,
and c70 hours over the following 4 weeks to
prepare the written and/or practical submissions.
Timetabled hours on Monday
afternoon
Maximum number of
Students
16
Minimum number of Students
6
Choice
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Other
consideration
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1. Consider distance
learning delivery
2. Use more structured, research style negotiated
modules to deliver higher levels of subjects
(e.g. Kodaly 3) - the 'topic' would need
to be listed on transcript
3. For research style modules, consider having common
seminars and individual supervisor meetings
4. Consider guided projects that could be taken alongside
another project in the same pattern