what: Music is a type of expression. Music is tied to emotion. Music is a great tool learning. Music engages kids like no other method. When the mind is "turned on" and there is a positive emotional response, Memorization is enhanced. Who doesn't remember at least one song word for word, but cant remember there math test from the same time period?
So What: My goals as a teacher for music in my classroom, would be the use of music in memorization, and to teach about music. I have always like to sing with my kids. I like to create a song that is personal to them from an existing song. I think that wakes them up if they're not listening, and also cements in their head the concept I was singing about. I do not have a lot of music knowledge, but I would like to learn enough that I could teach it correctly.
Now what:I think that for me to be comfortable with teaching music in the classroom, I need to be comfortable with music. I don't have a lot of experience, but I do love it. I know that kids can learn while they are listening to music. If I can get my students to listen, sing,and make music of their own, then I know it can make a difference in my classroom. I have said it before with other blog entries, I am going to make a list of what each lesson is, what it needs to be good. I will ask where can I add music, drama, art, and dance.
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