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Programme Aims
This programme aims to prepare outstanding Music teachers for both primary and secondary schools who:
- demonstrate a solid foundation in musical skills, related academic competencies, and music teaching practices to meet their future teaching needs;
- strive for excellence and are committed to effecting innovative change in music education in Hong Kong;
- demonstrate a passion to learn music and critically evaluate policies and practices related to music education and student learning;
- work collaboratively with students, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals towards the well-being and all-round development of students; and
- are committed to lifelong learning and to upgrade themselves professionally.
Despite its training at both primary and secondary levels, students of the programme need to focus their study at a particular level during their course of study subject to the quotas of the respective school levels as decided by the Institute as well as the projected demand of teachers at the two levels. Students will need to indicate their focus at the time of admission. |
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Programme Structure
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Major
This programme equips students to be a competent, versatile and creative music teacher with a firm foundation in musical understanding and professional practices to meet their future professional needs in both primary and secondary schools. The curriculum covers four areas: Music History, Theory and Composition, Performance, and Music Education. Whilst students can further enhance their first instrument during your studies, the programme also facilitates students’ learning of a second instrument. Further, an emphasis is laid on learning through participating in various performing groups, music workshops and master classes. |
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Education Studies
Education Studies provide opportunities for interdisciplinary inquiry related to teaching and learning. Students will study school education from psychological, sociological, philosophical and practical perspectives. This will provide the basis for developing skills of critical thinking, problem solving and creativity that can be applied to classroom practice. It will enable students to appreciate the professional role of teachers, the importance of developing appropriate skills, values and attitudes that can enhance student learning and the need for commitment to lifelong professional learning. As a result, graduates will become caring and competent beginning teachers with intellectual enthusiasm, social commitment and global awareness. |
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Language Enhancement
Students take two English Language Proficiency courses in Year 1 as part of the English language enhancement programme. These two courses will equip students with academic literacy and writing skills essential to their study at tertiary level. They will also lay the foundation for students to learn English independently in subsequent years through their participation in self-access learning activities, blended learning, and optional language enhancement courses appropriate to their level and developmental needs. |
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Honours Project
The Honours Project has two courses:
- Introduction to Research Methods in Year 3
- A one-year project in Year 4
Students can propose a project area related to their Major, Education Studies, General Education or Minor. |
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Electives
Student can choose either one of the following options:
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Free electives
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1 Minor plus electives
- Minor
At the end of Year 1, students can choose to take a Minor from the following:
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General Studies |
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Guidance and Counselling |
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Inclusive Education |
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Information Technology |
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Liberal Studies |
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Mathematics |
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National & Moral Education |
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Science (For Secondary Focus only) |
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Visual Arts |
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General Education
Students can choose from a wide selection of General Education courses in the following areas to enhance their whole person development:
- Philosophical and Spiritual
- Literary and Artistic
- Social and Historical
- Scientific and Technological
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Field Experience
Students will be placed in schools which are important sites for learning to teach and where they will interpret, generate, interact and experiment with theory:
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Start by visiting various educational institutions to broaden student teacher’s understanding of the local educational scene |
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Attend a 3 cp semester-based course on Learning Study to gain experience in lesson preparation/ school activities; or a 3-cp year-based course of Other Learning Experiences |
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Conduct the first block of teaching practice for 5 weeks |
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Conduct the second block of teaching practice for 7 weeks |
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Enrichment Activities
To support students' music development, we provide an extensive range of enrichment activities:
- Instrumental Scheme
Students can choose to select their first and second instruments to be taught by experienced professional tutors.
- Performing Groups
Students can participate in a variety of performing groups, including Western and Chinese Orchestras, Symphonic Band, Xianshi Music Ensemble, Handbells Ensemble, Recorder Ensemble and various choirs to experience the fun of music.
- Talks and Seminars
Students can participate in talks and seminars on music and music education.
- Immersion Programme
Students can participate in overseas music education immersion programme to expose themselves to a variety of music practices and instructions beyond the local context.
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Scholarships
To support outstanding Year One students, we offer attractive scholarships to those who demonstrate excellent academic and music performance, as well as good leadership skills. |
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Our Staff Members and Facilities
Our experienced staff members are professional music educators and musicians. We also provide advanced and comprehensive supporting facilities, including a Music Learning and Resources Centre, an Electronic Studio, music practice rooms and music classrooms. Music software and on-line resources are also available for student self-learning. |
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Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
There is strong demand for fully qualified Music teachers because Music is one of the key subjects in primary schools and it is also one of the elective subjects in the Arts Education Key Learning Area of the New Senior Secondary Curriculum. In addition to being qualified music teachers, our graduates will have acquired the academic knowledge and intellectual skills necessary to embark on other music-related careers.
Graduates of the programme will be equipped with specialised subject knowledge, contemporary teaching strategies and skills in curriculum planning, and have developed a love for music education. They will become fully qualified teachers of Music for local primary and secondary schools with the following skills and qualifications:
- Registered Teacher Status in Hong Kong;
- Strong ability to work competently in a broad range of positions in schools, studios and music centres; and
- Degree-level professional qualifications that are in high demand in the music education sector.
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