Internships at the cooperative music school
Pathways through the practical phases
Depending on their individual situation and practical phase, students can choose between three possible ways of completing the practical phases of their Bachelor's degree.
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Westphalia School of Music
From the instrument carousel to jazz & pop, orchestra, vocal ensembles, choirs and singing circles, plucked and wind ensembles, as well as ear training, the Westphalia School of Music offers a diverse range of programs. There are programs such as JEKISS and JeKits (To Every Child His Voice and To Every Child Instruments, Dancing, Singing), which provide an alternative approach to the world of music through a mix of musical, emotional and social education.
Through project weeks, ensemble trips as well as various auditions and concerts, a diverse field of work is created, which the interns can actively experience and help shape.
The location of the music school in Himmelreichallee as well as at schools and meeting centers throughout Münster makes it possible to work close to the university.Eliana Baruffol Sanchez (M.A.) | Internship supervisor
Westfälische Schule für Musik der Stadt Münster
Himmelreichallee 50 | 48149 Münster
Tel.: +49 151 465732311st semester: Work Shadowing 1
Extent 30 x 45 minutes 15 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship location15 x 45 minutes
Preparation and follow-upStructure Of which:
4 x 45-minute preparatory and follow-up seminars in the music schools
4 x 45 minutes of observation
- in group lessons
- in large group lessons
- in individual lessons
- in band/orchestra/ensemble lessons
7 x 45 minutes of freely selectable work shadowingWork aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Work shadowing in a music school Context Cooperating music school Ideal time in your studies 1st semester Time in the semester 5 days during the lecture-free period in the winter semester, following the examination week Professional support Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer Organisation Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Mentor - Registration Students register by February 1st:
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the cooperating music school.Proof of attendance Students record their attendance using the corresponding verification form (de). Performance - Assessment - Recording Online in CMS through the internship supervisor of the cooperating music school. Recognition Possible Competence acquisition Students have a basic understanding of the structures of a music school. They are familiar with different teaching formats and specific orientations of the institution(s) experienced during the work placement. They are able to compare and reflect on the opportunities, challenges and possibilities of different orientations of music school work.
2nd semester: Work Shadowing 2
Extent 15 x 45 minutes Structure Of which:
15 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship locationYear 1.2: Guidelines for the preparation of the reflection report (de)
Work aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Set of expectations for the reflection report (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Work shadowing in the field of music education Context Music school or another institution that teaches music Ideal time in your studies 2nd semester Time in the semester Freely selectable Professional support Contact persons at the internship locations, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer Organisation Students Mentor - Registration Students register
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the gerneral teaching methodology lecturerProof of attendance Students record their attendance via the corresponding verification form and submit the proof together with the reflection report to the study office. Performance Reflection report (coursework) Deadline until 4 weeks after the end of the internship Assessment Gerneral teaching methodology lecturer within 8 weeks after submission Recording Online in CMS through the teachers of general didactics Recognition Possible Competence acquisition Students can describe the organizational framework and pedagogical guidelines of the workplace visited. They analyze mediation formats of different target groups and orientations according to selected didactic-methodological observation focal points. They classify these initial didactic-methodological observations with regard to individual artistic-pedagogical objectives and critically reflect on relevant skills and qualifications in the field of music education.
3rd semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in large Group Lessons 1
Extent 20 x 45 minutes Structure Of which:
20 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship locationWork aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Large group teaching:
Observation and teaching practiceContext Cooperating music school Ideal time in your studies 3rd semester Time in the semester End of the lecture-free period of the winter semester in the two weeks immediately before the NRW Easter school vacations Professional support Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer Organisation Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Mentor - Registration Students register by February 1st:
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the cooperating music school.Proof of attendance Students record their attendance using the corresponding verification form (de) Performance - Assessment - Recording Online in CMS through the internship supervisor of the cooperating music school Recognition Possible Competence acquisition Students have initial knowledge of the methodological and didactic design of teaching practice with different large groups. They are able to compare these with regard to the specific opportunities and challenges of the respective large group teaching format and to reflect on them in exchange with the respective actors at the institution with regard to their methodological and didactic design.
4th semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in large Group Lessons 2
Extent 20 x 45 minutes 15 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship location5 x 45 minutes
Preparation and follow-upStructure Of which:
4 x 45 minutes observation and implementation of 4 teaching sequences of 10-15 minutes each
11 x 45 minutes freely selectable work shadowing/additional teaching/reflection activities as requiredOf which:
4 x 45 minutes preparation and follow-up of the 4 teaching sequences
1 x 45 minutes reflection and feedback with mentorYear 2.2: Guidelines for planning and conducting the teaching sequence (de)
Work aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Large group teaching:
Observation and teaching practice in two different large groupsContext Cooperating music school Ideal time in your studies 4th semester Time in the semester During the summer or winter semester in consultation with the internship supervisor at the cooperating music school Professional support Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer Organisation Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Mentor Yes (100€ allowance for expenses) Registration Students register by December 1st:
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the cooperating music school.Proof of attendance Students record their attendance using the corresponding verification form (de). Performance - Written elaboration of a teaching sequence (coursework)
- Implementation of a teaching sequence (coursework)Assessment Mentor Recording Online in CMS through the internship supervisor of the cooperating music school. Recognition Possible Competence acquisition Students are able to plan and carry out a teaching sequence with a large group, taking into account methodological and didactic specifics, and to evaluate it based on criteria.
5th semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in individual Lessons, Chamber Music, Group Lessons 1
Extent 30 x 45 minutes 18 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship location12 x 45 minutes
Preparation and follow-upStructure Of which:
4 x 45 minutes implementation of a teaching unit (whole lesson) in at least two different levels, target groups and/or offers
14 x 45 minutes freely selectable work shadowing/additional teaching/reflection activities as requiredOf which:
8 x 45 minutes preparation and follow-up of the 4 teaching units
4 x 45 minutes reflection and feedback with mentorYear 3.1: Guidelines for planning and implementing the teaching unit (de)
Work aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Individual lessons, chamber music, small group lessons:
Work shadowing and teaching practice in two different teaching programsContext Cooperating music school Ideal time in your studies 5th semester Time in the semester During the summer or winter semester in consultation with the internship supervisor at the cooperating music school Professional support Mentor, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer, internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Organisation Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Mentor Yes (150€ allowance for expenses) Registration Students register by December 1st:
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the cooperating music school.Proof of attendance Students record their attendance using the corresponding verification form (de). Performance - Written elaboration of a teaching sequence (coursework)
- Implementation of a teaching sequence (coursework)Assessment Mentor Recording Online in CMS through the internship supervisor of the cooperating music school. Recognition Possible Competence acquisition Students have initial practical knowledge of the methodological and didactic design of teaching practice in individual lessons, chamber music, group or ensemble lessons with different target groups and formats. They are able to design, conduct and evaluate a lesson in the respective teaching format, taking methodological and didactic specifics into account.
6th semester: Work Shadowing and Teaching Practice in individual Lessons, Chamber Music, Group Lessons 2
Extent 30 x 45 minutes 18 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship location12 x 45 minutes
Preparation and follow-upStructure Of which:
4 x 45 minutes implementation of a teaching unit (whole lesson) in at least two different levels, target groups and/or offers
14 x 45 minutes freely selectable work shadowing/additional teaching/reflection activities as requiredOf which:
8 x 45 minutes preparation and follow-up of the 4 teaching units
4 x 45 minutes reflection and feedback with mentorYear 3.2: Guidelines for planning and implementing the teaching unit (de)
Work aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Individual lessons, chamber music, small group lessons:
Work shadowing and teaching practice in two different teaching programsContext Cooperating music school Ideal time in your studies 6th semester Time in the semester During the summer or winter semester in consultation with the internship supervisor at the cooperating music school Professional support Mentor, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer, internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Organisation Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Mentor Yes (200€ allowance for expenses) Registration Students register by April 1st or December 1st:
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the cooperating music school.Proof of attendance Students record their attendance using the corresponding verification form (de). Performance Two examinations (2 grades are awarded) must be taken in two different teaching programs, which are made up as follows:
- Written elaboration of a teaching unit = grade 1
- Implementation of a teaching unit (whole lesson) and reflection = grade 2
Examination Location The examinations should take place at the usual place of instruction.
Assessment Mentor, general teaching methodology lecturer Recording Online in CMS through the internship supervisor of the cooperating music school. Recognition Possible Competence acquisition Students have in-depth, practical knowledge of the methodological and didactic design of teaching practice in individual, chamber music, group or ensemble lessons with different target groups and formats. They will be able to design, conduct and evaluate a lesson in the respective teaching format, taking methodological and didactic specifics into account.
7th semester: Educational Practice 1
Extent 30 x 45 minutes 18 x 45 minutes
Presence at the internship location12 x 45 minutes
Preparation and follow-upStructure Of which:
4 x 45 minutes implementation of a teaching unit (whole lesson) in at least two different levels, target groups and/or offers
14 x 45 minutes freely selectable work shadowing/additional teaching/reflection activity as requiredOf which:
8 x 45 minutes preparation and follow-up of the 4 teaching units
4 x 45 minutes reflection and feedback with mentorWork aid for lesson observation and reflection (de)
Students B. Mus. - Music and Creativity
B. Mus. - Music and EducationSubject area Work shadowing and teaching practice in two different teaching programs
Context Cooperating music school Ideal time in your studies 7th semester Time in the semester During the summer or winter semester in consultation with the internship supervisor at the cooperating music school Professional support Mentor, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer, internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Organisation Internship supervisor of the cooperation music school Mentor Yes (300€ allowance for expenses) Registration Students register by April 1st or December 1st:
1.) in the online course catalog (Self Service) and
2.) according to the information in the course catalog at the cooperating music school.Proof of attendance Students record their attendance using the corresponding verification form (de). Performance Three examinations must be taken, two of them in different lessons (3 grades are awarded):
- Written elaboration of a teaching unit = grade 1
- Implementation of a teaching unit (whole lesson) and reflection = grade 2
- Internship report = grade 3
Deadline until 8 weeks after the end of the internship Examination Location The examinations should take place at the usual place of instruction.
Assessment Mentor, gerneral teaching methodology lecturer
The internship report will be assessed within 8 weeks of submission.Recording Online in CMS through the internship supervisor of the cooperating music school. Recognition Not Possible Competence acquisition Students have extensive knowledge of the methodological and didactic design of teaching practice in individual, chamber music, group or ensemble lessons for different target groups and formats. They are able to design, conduct and evaluate lessons for different target groups and formats, taking into account methodological and didactic specifics. They can reflect on their own pedagogical development by identifying and evaluating their personal learning gains. From this, they can derive consequences for the future design of their own work in the field of music education, which result from the experience gained in various practical phases over several years.
