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Jul 31, 2020 · Students are “entranced” by music from kindergarten through high school, in the words of teacher Larry Ferlazzo, who recently asked 10 educators how they brought music into their classrooms in a two-part series for Education Week. Using popular or compelling songs, melodies, or lyrics to scaffold academic lessons across the curriculum ...
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Teachers can guide students to explore versatile tools like...
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In Edutopia’s 6 Smart Ways to Bring the Power of Music Into Your Classroom, educators share strategies for creatively and intentionally integrating music into the classroom. Some examples include exploring the historical events and periods in which songs were written, examining song lyrics to teach elements of poetry, and using music as a tool for remembering mathematical formulas.
- Incorporate Technology
- Create An Inclusive Classroom
- Focus on Engagement
- Embrace The Artist-Teacher Within
One of the most significant drawbacks of traditional music teaching methods is that they underutilize technology. Today’s students are the most technologically literate generation to date – much more so than their teachers – and there is a vast amount of music teaching technology available that can be a powerful conduit to learning. From creative m...
Inclusivity in a contemporary music classroom means engaging students of all learning styles, backgrounds, and ability levels. As an educator, inclusivity and versatility go hand in hand. A contemporary music teacher should be able to pivot from leading a jazz ensemble in the morning to teaching a world music lesson in the afternoon, to directing a...
Many music teachers have the extraordinary opportunity to have a meaningful impact on their students’ musical journeys and keep their minds in healthy shape. Music is a gift, but it’s one that has to be readily accepted by the giftee. You can’t force music on an unwilling student. Tastes vary widely, and it can be a daunting task to execute an educ...
One of the foundations of USC Thornton’s Music Teaching & Learning program is the artist-teacher. As a music teacher, one of the biggest strengths you can draw on in the classroom is your personal experience as a musician. “We believe strongly in the idea of the artist-teacher,” said Dean Cutietta. “We shut down our previous undergraduate music edu...
Listening to music for music’s sake is an untapped resource for teachers of varying curriculums. The best part about actively listening to music in the classroom is that you can then expand upon these listening experiences. Listening in a classroom then becomes much more than a music appreciation approach, it be comes an exciting experience ...
Mar 23, 2024 · Active listening is one of many capacities that students can develop in a vibrant music learning setting and apply to many areas of their lives in the future. By linking the listening experience to other active musical behaviors, students have the opportunity to hear a variety of music while developing and refining their ability to listen critically.
May 31, 2023 · Consider offering options for students to choose the type of music that resonates with them and the action they’d like to do along with the listening (e.g., writing, drawing, reading, or a ...
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Jan 6, 2023 · Music educators across the globe have developed various strategies to assist their students in ‘finding the fun’ when it comes to learning. First Thing’s First: You have to love music and teaching. This may sound like a given, but let’s be honest here - you really have to love your craft in order to share it effectively.