Masters

Portfolio
Plan B Project for Master of Music Education
Category Item Due Assessment
Personal 1. Personal Essay. Description of yourself as person and Sept 1, Formal, academic
Profile teacher. Include 2017 writing
Background about yourselfwhere you grew up, In-depth discussion
went to school, college, hobbies, etc. 4-6 pages double
Description of your current and former teaching space on computer
jobs (not just a list, but what you accomplished) (as many pages as
Reflection of your progress as a teacher you need to
strengths and areas you want to know more accomplish it)
about or improve, Submit by email
Short-term and long-term goals for yourself and attachment
your career in education. Assessment of your
writing and
reflective skills

Research 2. Proposal Project. Submit two (2) research proposals July 7, Clear concise
Topic outlining possible projects for your Masters 2017 writing in
Capstone. Each proposal will include an introduction, appropriate style.
purpose of the study, research questions/hypothesis, Focus on problems
theoretical perspective, review of literature that you might be
(minimum 6 sources for each), method, expected interested in
outcomes, and reference list. Assignment for Music pursuing as a
Ed Research class. research topic.
Personal 3. Teaching video evaluation. Reflection on your May 1, Use provided rubric
Profile teaching video that was submitted as part of the 2018 as basis for your
application for MME degree (or use another video). essay.
What worked? What would you change? Assignment Clear, concise
in Supervision class. writing.
Class 4. Artifacts. For each class taken provide the following Ongoing. Clear descriptions.
Artifacts Class info--Title and Course number, Date Taken, Submit at All pertinent
Instructor the end of artifacts included
Artifacts from class. Exemplary work you each c lass. Essay that uses
produced in the class: assignments, tests, lesson July 31 for appropriate writing
plans, musical analysis, papers, bibliographies, summer style (2-3 pages)
rubrics, etc. 2017. This is not an
Essay for each class that gives an overview of evaluation of the
your learning in each class. Describe application instructor in the
to your teachingwhat are some possible uses class, it is about
in your teaching of knowledge, skills, and you.
attitudes from the class, and application to your
research topic. How did this class influence you
as a professional educator, a music education
advocate, a faculty member, a community
member, and a music educator? How are you
(am I) going to use this information?
Research 5. Problem Statement. Gradually narrow focus of Aug 1, Clear concise
Topic interest and pick a research topic. Write a problem 2018 writing in
 statement that describes the issue and how it is appropriate style.
currently understood. Compile annotated Appropriate and
bibliography (20+ articles), or complete the pertinent articles
background and lit review for your capstone paper. Annotations that
This will be your focus in all your courses throughout adequately describe
the program. article and findings.
Research 6. Gathering of information. You have a problem Dec. 31, Clear concise
Topic statement. What do you need to know and how will 2018 writing in
you find the information? Examples: teaching appropriate style.
projects, literature searches, qualitative research A research plan that
(interviews, observation, survey, etc.), web sites, will accomplish the
conferences, reading, etc. Describe this process and objective stated.
what you find, including data collection and analysis
procedures. This can be updated as you progress
through the program.
Research 7. Final Research Paper. Write a summary of the issue Summer Clear concise
Topic and the research and thinking on the topic. Extract 2019 writing in
what you can learn from it and show how you will appropriate style.
apply it to your current or future teaching situation. Paper accomplishes
Include specific lesson plans, curriculum, teaching the goal of
strategies, action plans, etc. How will your learning summarizing issue
be published or shared? (Examples: web-published, and applying it to
conference presentation, state magazine, MEJ, home teaching.
school district, etc.) Prepare article, PowerPoint, etc. 10 pages minimum
that can be shared. Assignment for Capstone course. suggested
Personal 8. Final Reflection. Submit an essay that describes your Summer Clear concise
Profile progress, learning connections, research, effect on 2019 writing in
your teaching and career, etc. If appropriate, you appropriate style.
may submit a video of your teaching along with a As many pages as it
description/reflection. Assignment for Capstone takes.
Course.

Items in the Portfolio will be the evidence that enables you to pass your graduate defense in
the final term. Items not written at a standard expected will be re-written until acceptable.
If all items are completed satisfactorily, the portfolio (Plan B project) will be approved. The
final defense will involve sharing the portfolio electronically with your graduate committee.
You will set up a web site at http://www.google.com/sites/ or similar site.
Students will not be permitted to continue in the degree if items are not submitted.