This unit will provide pre-service teachers with the opportunity to engage with current knowledge and understanding about teaching and learning in Muisc at the VCE level. Pre-service teachers will also engage with and develop their knowledge of the current curriculum for Music. The unit covers recommended pedagogical approaches for the teaching and assessment of the Music in the senior years, including the effective integration of ICT for subject specific processes and to enhance students’ learning experiences. Pre-service teachers will be provided with opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required to analyse students’ competencies, determine learning needs and provide meaningful feedback to plan for and facilitate their progress in Music. The unit will cover literacy and numeracy relevant to the method, and alternative pathways that can be provided for students with diverse educational needs and aspirations. The unit will also incorporate Christian faith, worldview and Scripture related to the teaching and learning of Music. Topics: + The VCE Study Design for VCE Music Performance, VCE Music Investigation, and VCE Music Style and Composition + History and Christian perspectives of Music + Unit and lesson planning for VCE Music + Pedagogical content knowledge for VCE Music + Resources (including ICT) for the Music classroom + VCE Music Assessment design and feedback + Strategies for keeping accurate and reliable records + Grading, moderation, and reporting + Understanding, respecting and responding to student diversity, including protocols