EDUC-350
Standards and Instruction 1
Introduction
In this class, I was pair with Ms. Isackson, a choir teacher. As many of my music education classes center around instrumental music education I was excited to learn more about choir. In the lectures, I learned a lot about teaching as it related to planning lessons and curriculum. In practicum I learned about things like how to implement Music Theory into classroom time. I found that short projects are often very useful as teaching tools especially when you have repertoire to prepare for concerts as well. As I went through this class, here are some of the artifacts that helped me learn what I learned this semester.
Standard 1:
Demonstrates mastery and pedagogical expertise in content.
Artifact 1
Composition Quick Write:
This assignment shows my knowledge of theory and a way to asses student knowledge of theory while also tapping into the Colorado Standard, Creation of Music.
Lesson Plan:
This assignment shows how I plan to teach a lesson centering around the seventh grade standard, Students are able to: aurally identify and differentiate characteristics of musical styles/genres.
Standard 2:
Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
One Rule Philosophy:
This discussion post shows how I value students being able to think critically about their own behavior while also laying ground rules for those that still need a little help.
Excerpt from Teaching Philosophy:
While the entire of this document is longer, this particular section talks about my philosophy of creating a culturally diverse music experience.
Standard 3:
Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for students
Teaching Video:
This video from my Intro to Music Ed class provides evidence of my teaching, in which you can hear the improvement of the section that we worked on in sectionals from the beginning of the video compared to the end.
BRAINY Reflection from Elementary Music Methods:
This is the reflection that I was given by Dr. Jacobi showing my strengths, and also what I need to continue working on after teaching 4th graders a song-game on December 6th, 2019.
Standard 4: Demonstrates professionalism
Teacher Disposition Self Refection:
This self reflection provides my own assessment on how I was able to grow and improve my disposition within these last three years.
Artifact 8
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CMEA and ASTA Membership:
These two organizations that I have chosen to be a part of have greatly increased my resources within music education. This is the first year that I have joined ASTA(American String Teacher's Association) in preparation for the national conference. This year I plan to attend the ASTA National Conference in March as well as the CMEA(Colorado Music Educator's Association) Conference in January. The picture is from last year's CMEA Conference at the Broadmoor Hotel.
Conclusion
There is much I have learned in this class. Going back to one of our First Discussion Posts, "What Does your Classroom look like, Sound like, and Feel like" I have revised my answer a little bit to further explain what I would like to do, how I'd like to do it, and why it should be done.
The classroom itself I'd like to be spacious, so that I can better do things like Track, Not Watch. The room would allow me to float between sections and get closer proximity when they need more help. With spacious room, I also have the option to change things around and Draw then Map. Certain days might require a more mixed ensemble setting or even rearranging so that half of the room is facing the other half.
For sound, I think it's important that students know all the cues for when they can talk and warm up and when they need to be quiet. When I step on the podium It should be silent. If the kids know this, then this allows me to Start Strong. Having a transition the is very clear, one that says, "Ok, you should be ready and quiet. We are starting ensemble warm ups now." I also want students to sound confident with lots of air support and bow weight that creates a clear sound. For students to feel this confidence and support it is both a matter of teaching them correct technique and having them feel confident.
I want my classroom to feel exciting and fun. Music is an activity that people often turn to for a "relaxing" activity. Which can be good and bad, because while I want kids to have fun, I also want them to learn, so I will teach Without Apology. I will give the students challenging repertoire, that is within their range of course, but something that they will have to work at. Without Apology means that while I acknowledge to the students that some of these things will be difficult, The end result is going to be so much fun and something that you will be proud of having performed it.