Is Teaching a Profession?http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/2012/jul/31/is-teaching-a-profession
A short but thought-provoking article exploring the question, “Is teaching a profession?” The piece was published in The Guardian, a British national daily newspaper; therefore some of the terminology is specific to that country.
Newteachersstalk’s Channelhttp://www.youtube.com/user/newteacherstalk/videos
A series of videos on YouTube from the United Kingdom discussing the questions surrounding teaching as a profession and then listing several aspects of teaching that Alan Newland terms “the teaching code.”
What is Active Learning?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsDI6hDx5uI
Mark Trego from Northwest Iowa Community College discusses what active learning is and provides examples of how active learning can be used in both face-to-face and online classes.
Chapter 2
Changing Education Paradigms (Factory Model)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
Sir Ken Robinson speaks about the current paradigm of education and how it is affecting student learning. He addresses the “factory model” and the assumptions upon which it is based.
Jack C. Richards on Learner-Centered Teachinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP2lXaQwfXQ
A concise discussion about the foundations of student/learner-centered instruction.
Chapter 3
Teacher Skills in a Digital Agehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_BJcRVYQsE
Don Knezek describes shifting attitudes about what makes an effective teacher in today’s technological world. Don Knezek, PhD, CAE, is Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education.
Effective Teacher: Professional Skills and Abilities (Putting it All Together)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC3D7O-ByLE
Are you a teacher or an educator? This is an interesting exploration of these two ideas.
Chapter 4
Do Schools Kill Creativity?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
Fostering Individual Creativity Within the Large Ensemblehttp://leadingnotes.org/2012/02/06/guarr/
On-line article concerning ways to move away from teaching conformity and enhancing creativity in the large ensemble.
Learning Platforms in Action–Promoting Creativity in Childrenhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSLCXRCsfjs
Video from actual use of an on-line learning platform being used to promote creative music making among children.
Formal and Informal Music Learning Contexts in Schools and Communities Internationallyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924TqUSfuVs
A 90-minute presentation on the topic from four internationally known presenters proctored by Gary McPherson.
Musical Futures–Informal Music Learning in the Formal Curriculumhttps://www.musicalfutures.org
Musical Futures fundamentally consists of two pedagogical approaches: non-formal teaching and informal learning. Through Musical Futures these approaches have been tried and tested in many classrooms, by classroom teachers often operating in isolation. Any teacher or practitioner is free to adopt and adapt these approaches to suit their teaching environment. Here are provided some suggestions on getting started with doing this.
Musical Futures–Canada http://musicalfuturescanada.org
Musical Futures is a new way of thinking about music making in schools that brings non-formal teaching and informal learning approaches into the more formal context of schools.
“When I’m Gone”�Class Projecthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G9UIt6SHI0&context=C4dd30b3ADvjVQa1PpcFOuXK_MIm_LNKusLrvWD0pSotLTmUEgVR8 =
This is an actual product from a two-week unit on informal music learning at the University of Oklahoma. Here is what the students said, “4 of us friends are instrumental education majors and we’re studying a unit on informal teaching. Students can be the driving force of their own education. We are examples of that with this project. We chose a song, learned the parts on instruments other than our primaries (flute, violin and clarinet) and performed it for the University of Oklahoma School of Music. We’re definitely not professionals on these instruments, but we had a good time playing. Hope you enjoy!”
Teaching a New Melody According to the Kodály Concepthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSJVoZ7wojw
Singing a new melody according to Z. Kodály’s Concept. This video was prepared for the “Kodály Pedagogical Institute,” Kecskemét, Hungary.
Edwin E. Gordon Music Learning Theory Overview Part 1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRUCZp9uYOM
Dr. Edwin E. Gordon presents an overview of Music Learning Theory to students, faculty, and guests at Rhode Island College.
Brain-Based Learning to overcome the challenges of teaching kids in poverty.http://www.teachingwithpovertyinmind.com
The #1 Challenge for teachers and school administrators is teaching students affected by poverty. There is an element that the education community is powerless to control–poverty. In the past two years, the rate of poverty has grown at an alarming rate and now even traditional middle-class schools are feeling the pressure that comes with the stress of poverty.
Dignity For Allhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWI3CYD16ho
Peter DeWitt Ed.D., Teach.com contributor, and author of Dignity For All: Safeguarding LGBT Students, talks about how schools can implement policies that protect LGBT students from bullying. Visit www.teach.com for more information.
Including Samuelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfg1pswiOgM
Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel seven years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s documentary film Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue.
Music for Special Needshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnPb_csb0ik
To improve the communication skills of students with profound special needs, including those with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, Dr. David Lazerson and his coapplicant, Cindy Frost, implemented a music program in special education classes. The team used software to assist students in understanding the nuances of simple instruments, and, eventually, learning and playing songs. Students interacted with members of their community through song and dance performances at senior centers, other schools, and a local children’s hospital.
Music Outside the Lines: Ideas for Composing in K-12 Music Classroomshttp://musicoutsidethelines.com
This website/blog will serve as an extension to Molly Weaver’s recently published book that offers both practical and research-based ideas for teachers (anyone) to engage students in composition and improvisation. Dr. Weaver has been enjoying composition and improvisation work with children and adults of all ages and places for a very long time. Her conviction has only grown stronger over time that these creative music activities are among the most powerful that we can offer our students in music teaching spaces.
Murphy Hip-Hophttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ccP7be0BF0&list=UUcVLML4Ehz1gPKIIaArsvMQ
Video of original compositions from students at Ira A. Murphy school in Phoenix, AR. Robert Vagi, the band director, has instituted a Hip-Hop class where students create and record original compositions.
Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theoryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMBlwjEoyj4
Treading new ground in the field of social psychology, Albert Bandura’s work has become basic to an understanding of how social forces influence individuals, small groups, and large groups. From his early BoBo doll experiments through his work with phobias, to hisrecent work on self-efficacy, Bandura has given us a sense of how people actively shape their own lives and those of others.
Musical Futureshttps://www.musicalfutures.org
Musical Futures is a movement to reshape music education driven by informal music learning research and theory. This the home page for their website of considerable resources.
Musical Futures: Introduction to Informal Music Learninghttps://www.musicalfutures.org/resource/27235/title/informallearningfirsteditionteacherpack
This is a series of videos from the ‘teacher pack’ produced by Musical Futures. It should be noted that this is situated in the United Kingdom and curricular approaches to teaching music are different there than in the United States, but the content of informal music learning is made clear.
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Ushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc
This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.
Chapter 11
Developing a Grading Systemhttp://ctlt.illinoisstate.edu/resources/DYC/module9.php
This is a useful outline in developing a meaningful grading system aimed at university level teaching, but can easily be applied to the K-12 setting.
Standards-Based Grading in the Music Classroomhttp://musicstandards.blogspot.com
This blog shares ideas on standards-based processes from teachers all around the
country.
Music Education Standards and Assessmenthttp://musicstandards.org
Access to all state and national standards for music education.
2012 Music Assessment Symposium–Assessment and Teacher Evaluation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3a9tk9dp-8
Opening remarks from NAfME past president, Scott Shuler at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivH4ghsKn7w A presentation by Dr. Kelly A. Parkes, Associate Professor in Music Education, Virginia Tech, and chair of NAfME SRME Assessment Special Research Interest Group at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5rkvOeXaSo A presentation by Dr. Doug Orzolek, Associate Professor of Education, University of St. Thomas, chair of NAfME SRME Teacher Evaluation Special Research Interest Group, at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgWHzM2yKrU A presentation by Beth Cummings, Senior Coordinator for Music, Polk County Schools, and Dr. John Seybert, Associate Professor of Education, Southeastern University, at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE8n3xLXas0 A presentation by Karol Gates, Content Specialist for the Arts, Colorado Department of Education, and John Epps, District Performing Arts Coordinator, Denver Public Schools, at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7x2tdFOmlI A presentation by Richard Wells, Performing Arts Supervisor for Simsbury Schools (retired), at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXP1YdEP5co A presentation by David Weatherred, Arts Coordinator, Spokane Public Schools, at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHNUfWFDs7g A presentation by Tom Dean, NAfME Eastern Division President, at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPRJwJjezrM A presentation by Frank Coachman, Deputy Director of the Texas Music Educators Association, at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oS81p23EFA A presentation by Johanna Siebert, Director of Fine Arts, Webster Community School District at the National Symposium on Music Assessment and Teacher Evaluation held in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 24 and 25, 2012.
Society for Music Teacher Education: Teacher Evaluationhttp://smte.us/teacher-evaluation/
A site with the most current research and positions on the current status of teacher evaluation.