Courses

Dr. Jackson has taught the courses listed below between 2013 and 2022:

Instrumental Methods, Materials and Curriculum - MUED 3303
3 Class Hours  0 Laboratory Hours  3 Credit Hours 
Prerequisite: MUSI 2222 ,EDUC 2110 , and admission to the Teacher Education program.  
The development of specific teaching skills, techniques and materials to support the role of band director and instrumental music teacher. The course prepares prospective instrumental track music specialists for all aspects of the role including curriculum design, rehearsal procedures, methodologies and the study of appropriate band literature. Field component, peer teaching and laboratory conducting are required.

Yearlong Clinical Experience I - MUED 4650
0 Class Hours  4 Laboratory Hours  1 Credit Hours 
Prerequisite: Admission to Music Education Admission to Teacher Education Admission to Yearlong Clinical Experience Issued Pre-service Certificate Corequisite: EDUC 4610
This course is the first semester of an intensive and extensive coteaching yearlong clinical experience in music education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This course includes regularly scheduled professional seminars. Proof of liability insurance is required.

Brass Techniques  - MUED 3361
0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
Instrumental techniques are required for all music education majors, and taken by advisement according to concentration. Brass Techniques Class provides basic teaching and playing competency on trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.

Woodwind Techniques Class I - MUED 3365
0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
Instrument Techniques are required for all music education majors. They are taken by advisement according to concentration. Woodwind Techniques Class I provides for basic teaching and playing competency on clarinet and saxophone.

Woodwind Techniques Class II - MUED 3366
0 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours 
Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
Instrument Techniques are required for all music education majors. They are taken by advisement according to concentration. Woodwind Techniques Class II provides for basic teaching and playing competency on flute and oboe.

Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Techniques - MUED 3371
1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Must be a fully admitted music major.
Instrument Techniques are required by all music education majors and taken by advisement according to concentration. Brass/Woodwind/Percussion Techniques provides a semester overview, including pedagogical principles designed for Choral, General, Guitar, and Piano Majors.

Student Teaching/Seminar - MUED 4470
12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching and successful completion of senior recital.
Full-time teaching experience in music education with a designated school district, under the supervision of a cooperating teacher in the field, and a university supervisor. The student must have approval from the School of Music and the Center for Education Placements and Partnerships. The student attends a regularly scheduled team-taught music education seminar.

Music in Society - MUSI 1107 
3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the role of music in society through a study of musical works within their cultural and historical contexts. Course assignments develop skills in critical analysis and global perspectives as well as an understanding of the creative process. Required attendance at live performances provides the experiential component so crucial to the understanding and enjoyment of music. (Most events require paid admission.)