Recognizing the need for an authentic classroom setting, Crane created a model classroom in which all of her students practiced music teaching.[7] This classroom gave students the balance between musicianship and educational pedagogy which she sought. Crane’s beliefs on Music Education are still prevalent today.
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Carrots & Cupcakes & Concerts, Oh My!
anyone was welcome to sit anywhere from the floor, to the monument, to the steps leading down to the monument. So there were people EVERYWHERE! Children dancing, people walking past taking photos as they headed home from work, and the best part was seeing people unplug for a minute or so as they listened to the live music on their way home from work. I LOVE this aspect of this concert & the audience did too.
Critique in Rehearsal – Don’t Send Them Overboard!
The greatness of the spoken word from one to another must never be underestimated. As educators, we must exercise great caution and care when speaking. Students are… Read more “Critique in Rehearsal – Don’t Send Them Overboard!”
Extra Benefits from the Extra Curriculars!
extracurricular activities, contrary to many beliefs of the past, actually increase students’ social and academic self-concept, aspirations, homework, academics, and even college entrance
Spinning a Web of Sounds as One Culture
Consider what role we as the educator have in this web of significance… Where do the students land in our own web, and how are we interacting with them as they create their own?
Enthusiasm, Info, Concern, & Tough Questions = A Recruiting Recipe from Anotha Motha!
This goes back to the idea that recruiting happens every single day. Recruiting is the impression your students leave with each day as they are walking to their other classes. Recruiting is the story your students tell after an amazing rehearsal with you, it is in everything that we do, so we better do it all with enthusiasm according to this article!
A Lack of Experience in a Teacher = A Lack of Proper Education for the Student…
the lack of courses on practicum and classroom management is astounding…
Random String Camp Thoughts
I am embarking on my fourth year at the same school this upcoming year. I have never been able to stay at the same school for so… Read more “Random String Camp Thoughts”
Qualified or Able: A Music Ed Advocate’s Struggle
Just yesterday, I read an article on all state musicians’ attitudes toward majoring in music education. It was a really great article and led me to some… Read more “Qualified or Able: A Music Ed Advocate’s Struggle”
Future Music Educators Camp Day 1
One student had a lesson that was much too long for us, so he will definitely need to work to bring it down. Another student had a lesson that was much too short. So pacing is another thing that we will work on.
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