The following listings are Professional development workshops designed specifically for working K-12 educators. These workshops carry three (3) graduate credits. Each workshop provides 90 ACT 48 hours. Courses are offered during the Summer over a one week period.

Kutztown University
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June 16th – June 20th
EDW 516 101
The Musical Life of the Young Child
Taught by Prof. Valerie Trollinge
Will present an overview of current cutting-edge research that will assist in developing more up-to-date strategies in teaching music and providing musical experiences for children from birth to eight years of age. Developmentally appropriate teaching materials, methods, approaches, strategies, and instructional theories informing best practices will be emphasized.
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June 23th – June 27th
EDW 576 201
Assessment for K-12 Teachers in Arts Education
Taught by Prof. Valerie Trollinger
Will compliment the practical and skill based knowledge of arts educators with current exploration and subsequent practical application to what is currently going on in assessment in public school arts assessment. We will investigate current strategies, philosophical and psychological foundations and rationales (for and against) behind the testing movement, trends, and issues that affect all arts educators. The culmination will be a "pack" of materials and strategies that arts educators will be able to use to design their own assessments that are in line with current state educational trends and standards.
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June 23th – June 27th
EDW 577 201
Advanced Conducting--Chamber Winds
Taught by Willis Rapp
Is a study of advanced techniques of conducting instrumental music through lecture, demonstration, reading, discussion, and recitation. The primary focus of this course is on developing effective and efficient rehearsal methods and techniques.
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Can be completed any time between 6/16/08 to 6/27/08
EDW 576 301
Music and Diverse Learners
Taught by Prof. Jeremy Justeson
Is an ON-LINE COURSE that will have students become familiar with general educational issues and music education trends affecting special learners in the United States. Questions about music education teaching and learning will be covered, and students will be introduced to variations in language ability, assessment, inclusion, and music education in a diverse world. The class will develop a sense of community online through reading and posting to discussion forums and communicating regarding case study and video presentations. Students will become knowledgeable in the areas of language, motor, visual, and social development, connecting current research and theory about special learners in music education to classroom practice.
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Can be completed any time between 6/16/08 to 6/27/08
EDW 577 301
Teaching Music for the Non-Musician, Music Skills for Classroom Teachers
Taught by Prof. Jeremy Justeson
Is an ON-LINE COURSE that will prepare general classroom teachers and other non-music major instructors to teach music in either the context of the elementary music class or to include music as a factor in the context of the elementary academic classroom. Prior musical experience may be helpful, but it is not required and is certainly not necessary in order to succeed. The class will develop a sense of community online through reading and posting to discussion forums and communicating regarding case studies and video presentations.