Hello, All! I hope you enjoyed the first week of class---it has been a pleasure to read your blogs, assignments, and lesson plans thus far this week. I wanted to send you a couple of reminders for next week of class:
1. For your first journal article, please choose a peer-reviewed journal (digital OR hard copy)--it should be from Teaching Music or the Journal of Music Education. If you find another interesting journal article and are unsure about its validity, just shoot me an email.
2. Remember to bring your recorder next Tuesday---we will be beginning learning the recorder. Please review musictheory.net to ensure that you know the names of the lines and spaces on the treble clef staff. We will be moving sequentially, but quickly, so come prepared.
3. Please keep in mind that every assignment is important and has a purpose....if you are continuing to read the lecture notes, the hand-outs in class, and assigned reading from your texts, you will find that there is a culminating theme---much of this course is "active learning"---my role as a facilitator, and your role as a life-long learner. Think of college as your chance to "train" for teaching rather than just another place to finish assignments, get "through" a class, and get your degree.
An interesting article to read about discovering your own learning style (as well as shedding some light on the learning styles of your future students) discusses the Myers-Briggs model for student learning:
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
(Hint: this would be an excellent article to print off for your portfolio):-)
Have a wonderful weekend, and I am looking forward to seeing you Tuesday!
Dr. H.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Introduce Yourself!
Hello, All! I am re-posting this blog because the previous blog seems to have disappeared.
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)
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)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
MUS 214---Philosophies and Assignments
Hello, All!
I have been thoroughly enjoying your posts and assignments. I hope that the comments made on your blogs give you another perspective. The philosophies look good---think more about stating YOUR beliefs as well as proof of how you will implement your beliefs into your classroom. I saw several "autobiographies" as well as what teachers "should do" rather than a personal belief system. Most schools will ask for a personal statement (autobiography), an application letter (a brief summation of resume as well as philosophy), and a philosophy. Two great music philosophers were David Elliot and Bennett Reimer. They have contrasting/conflicting philosophies about music education, but each list fundamental beliefs as well as examples of how those basic beliefs would be applied in the classroom. If you feel like "Google-ing" these two individuals, you will find many examples of their basic philosophical beliefs.
Take time to truly explore your belief system---if you are not sure exactly what you believe, that is acceptable as well.....this is your opportunity to develop a philosophy that will define your journey as a future educator.
See you tomorrow!
Dr. Hepworth
I have been thoroughly enjoying your posts and assignments. I hope that the comments made on your blogs give you another perspective. The philosophies look good---think more about stating YOUR beliefs as well as proof of how you will implement your beliefs into your classroom. I saw several "autobiographies" as well as what teachers "should do" rather than a personal belief system. Most schools will ask for a personal statement (autobiography), an application letter (a brief summation of resume as well as philosophy), and a philosophy. Two great music philosophers were David Elliot and Bennett Reimer. They have contrasting/conflicting philosophies about music education, but each list fundamental beliefs as well as examples of how those basic beliefs would be applied in the classroom. If you feel like "Google-ing" these two individuals, you will find many examples of their basic philosophical beliefs.
Take time to truly explore your belief system---if you are not sure exactly what you believe, that is acceptable as well.....this is your opportunity to develop a philosophy that will define your journey as a future educator.
See you tomorrow!
Dr. Hepworth
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Welcome MUS 214!
Hello, class!
I am so excited for the next few weeks---I hope your lives are changed and your views on education are challenged throughout our journey together. You have the power to change lives---I hope you leave WSC refreshed and energetic about the number of lives you will reach and change as future educators!
Best of luck for the next few weeks---remember, I am here to serve you!
Dr. Hepworth
I am so excited for the next few weeks---I hope your lives are changed and your views on education are challenged throughout our journey together. You have the power to change lives---I hope you leave WSC refreshed and energetic about the number of lives you will reach and change as future educators!
Best of luck for the next few weeks---remember, I am here to serve you!
Dr. Hepworth
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Back from the Dead
Hello, Troops!
Thank you all for being supportive this week during my illness. It is so imperative that you keep a positive attitude now that finals week is upon us. For those who missed their lesson Thursday, I am open Tuesday morning (would you like to meet Tuesday morning during your normal Thursday time?). If you have ANY questions about juries, please let me know....I am here to make it a positive experience for you.
In regards to your final grade---check the recital attendance board next to the main office. Under the minimum required recitals will drop your final grade by one letter. In regards to the blog---you should have 14 total entries--failure to do so will drop your final grade as well. In regards to your voice notebook--you should have all the requirements outlined in the syllabus (weekly assignments, IPA, translations, character studies, composer and poet/librettist biographies, final reflection). Hopefully you have had that done for quite some time now--your final performance will have so much depth and maturity!
I will have your notebooks graded and in the music office by the end of the week (I will most likely look through it during your juries and hand it back to you to prevent it hovering in the music office for the summer).
Also--please sign up with the registrar for voice lessons ASAP. Failure to do so will most likely mean that you will be unable to study in my studio next semester.
Good luck with your other exams this week! I encourage you to sleep enough and eat well especially during this week of strain and stress. You will be surprised how much a greasy pizza can affect your focus the next day!
Your biggest fan,
Dr. H.
Thank you all for being supportive this week during my illness. It is so imperative that you keep a positive attitude now that finals week is upon us. For those who missed their lesson Thursday, I am open Tuesday morning (would you like to meet Tuesday morning during your normal Thursday time?). If you have ANY questions about juries, please let me know....I am here to make it a positive experience for you.
In regards to your final grade---check the recital attendance board next to the main office. Under the minimum required recitals will drop your final grade by one letter. In regards to the blog---you should have 14 total entries--failure to do so will drop your final grade as well. In regards to your voice notebook--you should have all the requirements outlined in the syllabus (weekly assignments, IPA, translations, character studies, composer and poet/librettist biographies, final reflection). Hopefully you have had that done for quite some time now--your final performance will have so much depth and maturity!
I will have your notebooks graded and in the music office by the end of the week (I will most likely look through it during your juries and hand it back to you to prevent it hovering in the music office for the summer).
Also--please sign up with the registrar for voice lessons ASAP. Failure to do so will most likely mean that you will be unable to study in my studio next semester.
Good luck with your other exams this week! I encourage you to sleep enough and eat well especially during this week of strain and stress. You will be surprised how much a greasy pizza can affect your focus the next day!
Your biggest fan,
Dr. H.
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