Fall 2022 MECA
Continuing Education Courses
Paul Rolland String Pedagogy with Level I Endorsement
Date
September 19-December 9, 2022
Course Code
551C/7930*
Credits
2 Graduate Credits/3 Graduate Credits*
Tuition
$1,140, due in full with registration/ $1,065, due in full with registration*
Overview
This course is an overview of Paul Rolland’s pedagogical ideas from the basics of motion to specifics of left- and right-hand techniques, from beginner pedagogy to advanced remedial strategies. Violin, viola, cello, and bass pedagogies will be discussed, and the application of the materials and actions will be demonstrated in the context of both public school and private studio settings.
The Paul Rolland String Pedagogy Society has developed a 4-Level Certification for teachers interested in learning about the pedagogy and using it in their teaching. This course, when completed in full, will provide participants with a Level 1 Endorsement.
Chat sessions are as follows (all Chat Sessions are CST):
Sat. Oct. 1: 9-1
Sun. Oct. 2: 1-5
Sat. Oct. 15: 9-1
Sun. Oct. 16: 1-5
Sat. Oct. 29: 9-1
Sun. Oct. 30: 1-5
* This course is offered at two course levels. Students enrolled in the MMEd program at VanderCook are eligible to enroll for the 500 course number. Students not enrolled in the MMEd program who wish to earn graduate credit as a MECA Continuing Education student should register for the 7000 course number. The difference in credits earned and tuition cost is attributed to the difference in tuition rates for the MMEd and MECA Continuing Education programs. If you are unsure which section is best for you, please contact us directly at [email protected]
Requirements
Chat Session
Prerequisites
Required Text(s)
None
Software/Hardware Requirements
Schoology is a learning management system that allows you to interact directly with your instructors, fellow students, and members of the greater VanderCook community.
Soon after you register, be on the lookout for an email from Schoology with log-in instructions. Once you receive credentials, visit www.online.vandercook.edu to login.
Some courses have specific online chat meeting times (please see course descriptions), while others have a flexible meeting schedule. You can expect all courses to meet together in a live online chat. If a live meeting time doesn’t work, you can work with your instructor to make other arrangements.
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