ABSTRACT
Issues surrounding the links between language and music have played an important role in the development of music education in this century. For example, in what
• understand the various relationships between music, language and learning • have developed strategies for dealing with this important relationship in the classroom • understand the sequence of musical learning and the implications for teaching • appreciate that language is one way of accessing musical understanding, • understand the role of musical criticism in music teaching, learning and assessment • be able to promote literacy along with other teachers in your school.
