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Open Access Thesis
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Music
Degree Type
Master of Music (M.M.)
Year Degree Awarded
2014
Month Degree Awarded
September
Abstract
The goal of this thesis is to provide the ideological and practical foundation for an improved approach to undergraduate theory and musicianship pedagogy. I will discuss the structure of conventional theory programs and explore problems inherent to traditional curriculum design. Problem-solving pedagogy, an approach rooted in creative composition and improvisation, will be presented as a complement to traditional theory pedagogy. Balancing problem-solving pedagogy with a more traditional pedagogical approach will provide a practical foundation for improving undergraduate theory and musicianship curricula.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/6031127
First Advisor
Gary Karpinski
Second Advisor
Brent Auerbach
Recommended Citation
Simonelli, Michael T., "Problem-Solving Pedagogy: A Foundation for Restructuring, Updating, and Improving Undergraduate Theory and Musicianship Curricula" (2014). Masters Theses. 114.
https://doi.org/10.7275/6031127
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/114
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