Mission and Goals

 

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Master of Music Education (MME) degree at Heidelberg University is:

  1. To enable students to enhance their competence as music teachers by increasing their knowledge of music content, pedagogy and the learning process;
  2. To produce leaders in music education through teaching, service to the profession and continuing inquiry.
  3. To be a part of and contribute to Heidelberg University’s community of learning that promotes and nurtures intellectual, personal and professional development, leading to a life of purpose with distinction.

The purpose of the Heidelberg MME degree is to develop graduates who are excellent musicians, teachers and leaders within the music education community. The program is designed to develop experienced and knowledgeable teachers of music who consistently display the highest values of musicianship and teaching in classrooms, ensembles and studios.

 

Program Goals

At the time of graduation, MME students will be capable of:

  1. Describing a personal philosophy of music teaching that reflects clear understanding of the purposes of music in historical and contemporary societies and of the necessity of music and the arts in an informed society.
  2. Demonstrating understanding of theories of music teaching and learning, including concepts of multiple intelligences.
  3. Demonstrating the ability to develop a varied music curriculum based upon pedagogy appropriate to the age and developmental level of their students.
  4. Describing the methods, purposes and outcomes of research in music education.
  5. Synthesizing theory, knowledge and experience related to music education, music history and music theory.
  6. Demonstrating the breadth of knowledge and creative and critical thinking skills to fully participate as effective teachers and leaders in the field of music education.