Music classrooms can take on many different forms. Some go with a traditional approach to music while others incorporate the traditional aspects while fusing it with modern media to peak student interest. Music is a subject that inspires creativity. Students work to create individual and group compositions and performances. They collaborate to help each other …
Through the first half of the course, students will begin by reviewing musical concepts including note naming and rhythmic reading and writing. They will practice creating patterns using these concepts, complete assignments and short quizzes to show understanding. From there they will move onto creating song parodies by writing new lyrics. Students will use Google …
While learning a new LMS system and trying to build a completely online course for my students to use, I have come to realize how challenging this will be with my current students. Simple projects that I may have used in the past, typically have not worked with this group of new students. Some of …
Upon beginning this course (EDLD 5313: Creating Significant Learning Environments), it was easy to just think of a learning environment as a traditional physical classroom. After diving into the course, I have come to realize that it is much more than just a physical classroom. To view my thoughts on the importance of creating significant …
Understanding by Design Stage 1 – Desired Results National Standards for Music Education (2014) Addressed: Connect #10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music. MU:Cn10.0.H.8a – Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music. (p.7) Connect #11 Relate musical ideas and …
BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) – Overarching Course Goal Learners will be able to apply music concepts to create a musical project that is personally meaningful, creative and expressive. Learning Goals Learning Activities Assessment Activities Identify and create rhythmic and melodic patterns using whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, and the corresponding rests. …
As I began researching learning philosophies, I remembered writing my philosophy of education. While some would say a teaching philosophy is different from a learning philosophy, I think they go hand in hand. I want to teach so that I can share my knowledge and love for music with students, influence and motivate them …
As a music educator, I believe it is easier to create significant learning environments. Not all students learn the same way and it is up to us as educators to create environments that support how our students learn. Students learn best when they are in these environments and feel safe. Creating significant learning environments focuses …
Throughout this course, I have learned many new skills that I look forward to incorporating into not only my initiative, but my everyday life. As I started this journey, it began by taking small steps and have led to “building blocks” toward the final goal of execution. Here are the steps I’ve taken in this …
Throughout this entire process, I have had to truly remind myself that it’s ok when things go wrong! There will always be something that can go wrong or interfere with progress. The main thing to remember is to go with the flow and find a way around it (i.e. recording issues, nonstop construction noise, etc.). …
