music teacher secondary school

Description

Music teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, music. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students' knowledge and performance on the subject of music through assignments, tests and examinations.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

musical genres instructional strategies post-secondary school procedures secondary school procedures musical notation subject of music coaching musical theory musical instruments curriculum objectives adolescent socialisation behaviour music literature disability types learning difficulties history of musical instruments

Practical Skills

give constructive feedback prepare lesson content liaise with educational support staff apply teaching strategies teach music principles play musical instruments assist students in their learning demonstrate when teaching perform classroom management use pedagogic strategies for creativity guarantee students' safety assess students liaise with educational staff manage student relationships maintain students' discipline adapt teaching to student's capabilities compile course material assign homework develop course outline demonstrate a technical foundation in musical instruments apply intercultural teaching strategies monitor developments in field of expertise monitor student's behaviour work with virtual learning environments manage resources for educational purposes monitor educational developments assist students with equipment improvise music escort students on a field trip maintain musical instruments orchestrate music consult student's support system facilitate teamwork between students arrange parent teacher meeting keep records of attendance identify cross-curricular links with other subject areas recognise indicators of gifted student read musical score oversee extra-curricular activities assist in the organisation of school events identify learning disorders prepare youths for adulthood perform playground surveillance supervise music groups provide lesson materials