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The Power of Even a Drop of Critical Pedagogy

Ever since learning about Critical Pedagogy, I have done everything I could do put it into practice. Let me tell you… The results have been out of this world…

June 2, 2016June 2, 2016 by criticalpedagogyelectrified

My Best Concert Ever!!! A Positive Shift in Culture

And it’s not really that we have perfected all of the notes and rhythms… Because there are definitely still some rough passages… But, there has been a culture shift in my program and it is really coming to light as we prepare for our concert.

May 25, 2016 by criticalpedagogyelectrified

Assessment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly PART II

The third school that really struck me was the most frustrating. It was a group of students from a poor school. So many of their issues had to do with crummy instruments, an unfortunate lacking of a bass player, and just poor circumstances. This was really ugly and frustrating. And so… I decided to write about it…

May 22, 2016 by criticalpedagogyelectrified

Assessment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly… Part I

I still dread Assessment and I still am not 100% sure where I stand on the entire process. But I would like to share some thoughts with you from the perspective of a student, a leader in front of an ensemble on the podium, as well as thoughts from behind the adjudication table.

May 8, 2016 by criticalpedagogyelectrified

My Best Year Yet (fingers crossed)!

They listened to me! All of these years, they have been listening and are communicating a story without my help. It was perhaps the most beautiful thing I have experienced as an educator.

October 27, 2015 by criticalpedagogyelectrified

Emotion & Music

July 23, 2015 by criticalpedagogyelectrified

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