Model Learner Outcomes for Music Education.

Overview & Synopsis

Model learner outcomes for music education as developed by the State of Minnesota are presented in this document. The material is organized in four chapters. Chapter 1 presents the Minnesota State Board of Education's statements on education values, learner values, philosophy, mission, and goals. Chapter 2 outlines a rationale for arts in the curriculum, specifically music. Chapter 3 presents learner outcomes for music education in 4 sections: elements of music, representative music, music affect, and music and the school. Each music learner outcome is aligned with a State Board of Education learner goal and at least one of the development concepts as outlined in Bloom's Taxonomy. Chapter 4 puts forth a plan for the implementation of a music education curriculum. This plan has six stages: (1) design; (2) assessment; (3) creation; (4) implementation; (5) evaluation; and (6) renewal. Five appendices provide a description of the development of learner outcomes in music; a glossary; Bloom's Taxonomy as adapted to the Minnesota Model; tables for curriculum design and implementation for music education; and a chart of implementation stages. (DB)