Why is it important to thoroughly know the cognitive and physical development of your students? Because it separates you from the rest of the teachers who are only focusing on teaching how they were taught and expecting their students to learn only how they learn. A general overview of cognitive and physical development will enable you to modify your lesson plans to the differentiated learners in the classroom. Many of you are doing a wonderful job making connections between learning and learners, and I fear that some of you are only completing each assignment with the expectation of checking yet another course off your list.
I encourage you to take this opportunity to develop into a stronger teacher candidate by making important connections between classroom management, cognitive and physical development, and the development of critical thinking skills. Music is a tool to unlock such possibilities, reaching students who would have been left behind otherwise.
Teaching is not a job. It's a lifestyle. We should all be living to teach rather than teaching to live (earn a living).
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
MUS 214 Updated Syllabus
Hello All!
The syllabus on the G:// drive is the most CURRENT and Up-To-Date syllabus. Please replace this with all previously saved syllabi. This has a few more specifics (more detailed instruction) to help you navigate the course in an easier fashion.
Best,
Dr. H.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Welcome to MUS 214!
Hello, May Term of MUS 214! You have successfully found me in the blogging world. Please make sure you email me your URL LINK so that I may find you and add you to my blog. Please do this immediately---I will compile a blogging list of the class and distribute it to your peers so that you may complete your assignments.
Introduce Yourself!
Here are a couple of songs/chants for introducing the class:
Jump in, jump out, Introduce Yourself!
My name is: __________
Class: YEAH!
I have _______________(descriptor #1)
Class: YEAH!
And I ___________ (descriptor #2)
Class: YEAH!
All: Alright, Alright, Alright, Alright!
Strawberry Shortcake, Huckleberry Finn
When I say your Birth-month, Jump In!
January, (pause), February (pause), March (pause), etc.
Horses have a muzzle, pigs have a snout,
When I say your Birth-month, Jump Out!
December (pause), November (pause), October, (pause), etc.
Good morning, Friends,
Hello, and how are you?
We're fine, We're fine,
And I hope that you are too!
My name is _________, what's your name?
My name is ___________,
Class: Hello ___________!
His/Her name is ________, what's your name?
(Repeat for entire class)
The first chant is a great way for students to get to know each other (and for you to remember your students early on in the year). The formula is this: The First Line is repeated with each student. The second line is where the student inserts his/her name. The third line contains a verb--sing, run, dance, play, etc. The fourth line should contain a noun. Cats, books, cars, etc. The fifth line always ends in Alright! Clap to the steady beat and encourage the students to move freely.
Another fun way to get to know each other:
E is for Elise and I like Eclairs,
A is for Aaron, and I like Apples.
(Class) "Elise likes Eclairs, and Aaron Likes Apples!"
Add two students per "turn".....all students should repeat ALL of the names of previous students. It gets a little crazy, but it is a great ice breaker. The group should alternating between patting and clapping to keep a steady beat and try to speak their name and noun/verb with a steady beat.
Do you have any ideas for rhythmic ice breakers?
Introduce Yourself!
Here are a couple of songs/chants for introducing the class:
Jump in, jump out, Introduce Yourself!
My name is: __________
Class: YEAH!
I have _______________(descriptor #1)
Class: YEAH!
And I ___________ (descriptor #2)
Class: YEAH!
All: Alright, Alright, Alright, Alright!
Strawberry Shortcake, Huckleberry Finn
When I say your Birth-month, Jump In!
January, (pause), February (pause), March (pause), etc.
Horses have a muzzle, pigs have a snout,
When I say your Birth-month, Jump Out!
December (pause), November (pause), October, (pause), etc.
Good morning, Friends,
Hello, and how are you?
We're fine, We're fine,
And I hope that you are too!
My name is _________, what's your name?
My name is ___________,
Class: Hello ___________!
His/Her name is ________, what's your name?
(Repeat for entire class)
The first chant is a great way for students to get to know each other (and for you to remember your students early on in the year). The formula is this: The First Line is repeated with each student. The second line is where the student inserts his/her name. The third line contains a verb--sing, run, dance, play, etc. The fourth line should contain a noun. Cats, books, cars, etc. The fifth line always ends in Alright! Clap to the steady beat and encourage the students to move freely.
Another fun way to get to know each other:
E is for Elise and I like Eclairs,
A is for Aaron, and I like Apples.
(Class) "Elise likes Eclairs, and Aaron Likes Apples!"
Add two students per "turn".....all students should repeat ALL of the names of previous students. It gets a little crazy, but it is a great ice breaker. The group should alternating between patting and clapping to keep a steady beat and try to speak their name and noun/verb with a steady beat.
Do you have any ideas for rhythmic ice breakers?
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Check this out!
Check out this great blog site for music technology in the classroom!
http://musictomysoul.wordpress.com/
Also, Silver Burdett has a great facebook page I am following:
http://www.facebook.com/SBMakingMusic
http://musictomysoul.wordpress.com/
Also, Silver Burdett has a great facebook page I am following:
http://www.facebook.com/SBMakingMusic
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
BLOGGING!
Hello, All!
I hope you are enjoying the first week of May classes. Please add the following URL's to your blog list so that you may comment on peer blogs. Keep up the great work!
Dr. H.
http://brittanypenlerick.blogspot.com
http://heatherfeltes.blogspot.com
http://dreamtraveler23.blogspot.com
http://benjaminrobinson13.blogspot.com
http://alwilk02.blogspot.com
http://carlyscenter.blogspot.com
I hope you are enjoying the first week of May classes. Please add the following URL's to your blog list so that you may comment on peer blogs. Keep up the great work!
Dr. H.
http://brittanypenlerick.blogspot.com
http://heatherfeltes.blogspot.com
http://dreamtraveler23.blogspot.com
http://benjaminrobinson13.blogspot.com
http://alwilk02.blogspot.com
http://carlyscenter.blogspot.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
REMINDERS HEPWORTH STUDIO
Hello, All!
This is mid-terms, which means you must have a total of 8 blog posts after this week to not have your final grade affected by 1/2 letter.
Take the time to catch up---
Also, please email me the title of your piece as well as the composer and composer's dates for the Italian studio recital on April 18th. Also, please email me the Italian text and the translations for the program notes.
This will be due by March 30.
Keep up the steady work!
Dr. H.
This is mid-terms, which means you must have a total of 8 blog posts after this week to not have your final grade affected by 1/2 letter.
Take the time to catch up---
Also, please email me the title of your piece as well as the composer and composer's dates for the Italian studio recital on April 18th. Also, please email me the Italian text and the translations for the program notes.
This will be due by March 30.
Keep up the steady work!
Dr. H.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
REMINDERS
Hello, All!
Just a reminder to those who need to BEGIN blogging---we are in week #7, and half of the studio has yet to begin this requirement. Your final grade will be affected by one half letter, so make sure you fulfill this easy requirement!
Also, memory tests are next week. You will be required to sing your "assigned" songs by memory.
One more reminder: those going on tour will need to make up their lesson time (Thursday: Will, Eric, Doug, and Mary; Wednesday: Stephanie, Carl, Katie B., Austin, and Jamie). Come by my office ASAP to get a spot----first come, first served.
Stay healthy, sing wisely, and represent WSC well!!!
Your biggest fan,
Dr. H.
Just a reminder to those who need to BEGIN blogging---we are in week #7, and half of the studio has yet to begin this requirement. Your final grade will be affected by one half letter, so make sure you fulfill this easy requirement!
Also, memory tests are next week. You will be required to sing your "assigned" songs by memory.
One more reminder: those going on tour will need to make up their lesson time (Thursday: Will, Eric, Doug, and Mary; Wednesday: Stephanie, Carl, Katie B., Austin, and Jamie). Come by my office ASAP to get a spot----first come, first served.
Stay healthy, sing wisely, and represent WSC well!!!
Your biggest fan,
Dr. H.
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