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DIPlOMA IN MUSIC TEAChING

The Diploma in Music Teaching course aims to develop broad-based learning Outcomes:
instrumental skills in solo performances and ensembles.
• Develop fundamental skills and
Faculty-based activities include Gamelan ensemble, chorus, composing with strategies for music teaching
a sequencer, Dalcroze/kodaly workshops and an introduction to conducting
and music therapy. Core modules in historical studies include specialised • Demonstrate functional
pathways for Western or Chinese instruments, practical musicianship and performance abilities in keyboard,
stylistic studies. Providing support and depth to these studies, we also teach voice, guitar, and percussion
aural and professional skills such as instrumental/vocal teaching. instruments in the music
education context
Music education and pedagogy classes are taught at the National Institute • Integrate musical ideas to
of Education (NIE). Beyond your music studies, you will develop transferable communicate the creative aspects
skills such as communication and information technology.
of music-making
When you successfully complete the Diploma in Music Teaching at NAFA, • Curate opportunities for group
you may apply to NIE and study for an additional year for a Diploma in Music performances through regular
Education. There, you will apply the knowledge and music skills acquired to ensemble experiences
different modes of classroom learning and through teaching practice.
• Communicate effectively
If you aspire to become a MOE teacher apply directly to MOE in January
2018, by visiting https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/teacher-training- knowledge and understanding
schemes-for-art-music-and-chinese#art-music. If selected, you will receive of music education in various
full funding for your three-year course at NAFA and one-year course at NIE, professional contexts
plus a monthly allowance. Upon completion of the NIE training, you will serve • Cultivate critical and reflective S ch o o l o f MU S I c
a five-year bond teaching music programmes in primary schools. processes to find the relevance of
music in the community
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