What
This week my experience creating and presenting our music lesson was similar to my experience with the other art forms we have done this semester. I always start out very nervous and then end up loving it. I was the member of my group who created framework for the lyrics we used. I was surprised at how easily it came. I was just thinking about our topic and songs and the lyrics for the first verse popped into my head. I guess all of the musical training in my K-12 education will apply to my career as a teacher.
So What
Some of my heroes in education are those teachers, like Dan Clark and Erin Gruwell, who use creative ways to reach those students who otherwise would be left behind in the dust. Using the arts in the classroom is a way to level the playing field and allow the students to have fun while learning. I think music is one of the most powerful communicators, and by utilizing it in my classroom my students will learn the information they have to learn and will be able to remember it for years to come. I still remember the songs I learned in elementary school and knowing those songs helped me to ace many tests I had to take afterward.
Now What
In order to move forward from where I am now and be able to effectively use music and singing in my classroom I will continue looking for resources. As I create lesson plans I will look for pieces that could possibly be made into songs that will enhance the learning experience. I will also practice using these skills I have gained by creating and presenting this first music lesson plan to build upon. I am hoping to to be able to use this skill, along with the others I have gained, in my field experience and can't wait to see how it works out when done with current students.
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