Music Education Skills for the Primary Classroom

Introduction to the course, the value of Music Education, music skills F-6 The Australian Curriculum: The Arts.

Musical elements F-6 The Australian Curriculum: The Arts, pedagogical approaches: practical ideas for the classroom.

How to develop music learning in the classroom, building from simple to more complex, encouraging creativity.

In Modules 1 - 3 participants unpack and familiarise themselves with the musical elements, skills and terminology of the F-6 The Australian Curriculum: The Arts – Music and have the opportunity to read and view a variety of articles and videos exploring the value of music education. They identify both music and non-music skills learnt in the classroom, explore different pedagogical approaches to teaching music, and analyse video examples of music lessons in a variety of classrooms.

Linking to other learning areas, General Capabilities, Cross Curriculum Priorities, use of technology, programming, assessment

Bringing it all together – teaching and reflecting

Modules 4 - 5 include a more ‘hands-on’ approach where participants put into action all they have learnt in the first 3 modules to plan an engaging learning sequence for their students. Participants consider learning and assessment outcomes and indicators before teaching and reflecting on their learning sequence.

Musica Viva Australia are a NESA recognised provider. Completing Musica Viva Australia-Music Education Skills for the Primary Classroom will contribute 8 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 2.1.2, 2.2.2 and 2.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

To book the NSW only course, click here.

The Australian Curriculum (QLD, ACT, SA, NT, TAS) course is aligned with the music strand of the F-6 The Australian Curriculum: The Arts and Australian Professional Standards for Proficient Teachers.

For ACT teachers - by completing the online course Music Education Skills for the Primary Classroom, this will contribute to 10 hours of TQI approved professional development. This is the maximum number of hours TQI offer for accreditation for an online course.

To book the Australian Curriculum course, click here.

The VIC only course is aligned with the music strand of the F-10 Victorian Curriculum: The Arts and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

To book the VIC only course, click here.

The WA only course is aligned to the music strand of the P-6 Western Australian Curriculum: The Arts and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

To book the WA only course, click here. 

The cost is $300, exclusive of GST.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Purchase online with a credit card
2. Request tax invoice to school
3. Request tax invoice for NSW Government Schools - LMBR

If this option is selected you must enter a purchase order number in the box below. If you do not have a purchase order number one must be obtained before continuing with this option.

Please note: If you are requesting an invoice, an invoice with the correct amount ($300) will be emailed to you within 3-5 working days.

You are still able to enrol. You can pay with credit card online or over the phone with our Box Office staff.

For NSW teachers-Completing Musica Viva Australia-Music Education Skills for the Primary Classroom will contribute 8 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 2.1.2, 2.2.2 and 2.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

For ACT teachers-Completing Musica Viva Australia-Music Education Skills for the Primary Classroom will contribute to 10 hours of TQI approved professional development. This is the maximum number of hours TQI offer for accreditation for an online course.

If you are away for a part of the course, it is still possible to take part and complete the course. We can make the course presenters aware of your period of absence, and we can accommodate this by adjusting some of the “due dates” for the course tasks.

Please be aware that the course is a 12-week course with sequential activities and tasks, accompanied by regular submissions. Although it certainly is possible to catch up on the work, it may be quite intensive if you are trying to complete the given tasks in a shorter time period.

Our course is structured to give participants enough time to access, understand and implement the course learning and knowledge in an achievable time frame.

We will be offering the same course next year, and this may be a more suitable option.

We understand that plans can change. Here's what to expect:

Full Refunds: Cancellations received before Friday 9 May 2025 are eligible for a full refund. 
Partial Refunds: For cancellations between 10 May and 2 June 2025, a $50 administration fee will apply. 
No Refunds: From Monday 2 June 2025, once the course has commenced, refunds are no longer available. 

Please note course registration and fees are valid for 2025 only.