Popular music pedagogy

the music curriculum emphases on the learners as both the recipient and instructor of the knowledge, skills and values necessary for artistic expression and cultural literacy. The skills that are developed include reading and analyzing, listening and observing and performing such as singing, playing and using musical instrument, body movement, acting, creating and composing. Luistro (2012) said that such a music teacher is therefore expected to possess all the competencies to handle Music…

Favorite Hobby Having a hobby is an essential thing for everyone. When we are young, our parents try to sign us up for swimming classes, ballet classes or soccer classes. As we grow up, our minds develop and we get interested into science classes and summer camps. Seniors are more interested into honor choirs, art exhibitions and designing classes. For college students, the nature of hobbies changes. Advertising for student unions, committees, political parties and elections are everywhere…

“ Every kids need a champion" by Rita Pierson “Every kids need a champion and an adult who won’t give up on him “ . This TED is about education and the way teachers are educating. Rita Pierson a teacher who came from an educator's family gives importance to the relationship and connection between people. In her ted talk, Miss Pierson talks about how she, as a teacher, sees the teaching profession. Rita Pierson quoted George Washington and said, “All learning is understanding relationship”. She…

Teachers spend a considerable amount of time talking to students. Much of this talk revolves around presentation of information. Teachers claim the reason for the quantity is to clarify instruction to students (Bellack, Kliebard, Hyman & Smith, 1966). Despite some discrepancies, it is common between teachers that teachers must produce clearer instructions for students to help them learn better. It is common for teachers to talk two-thirds of the classroom ( Bellack, Kliebard, Hyman & Smith,…

Individual Assignment – Question 3 Paulo Freire is widely renowned for his thought provoking insights in Pedagogy of the Oppressed. This publication places a strong focus on relationships between oppressors and the oppressed, as well as the importance of education as a means for social and political change. Hierarchy and oppressive behaviors are commonly present in educational settings, specifically among teacher-student relationships. This paper will examine how the teacher-student…

Introduction An experienced teacher is trained by numerous practical class teaching. Practicum II is also a part of the training for me to obtain expertise from real teachers and real classroom teaching. Compared with the Practicum I, I made progress in class design and class organization, which thanked for the guidance by my mentor. This paper presented what I learned from the classroom observation and interactions with students. I would also have a self-reflection about what I could be better…

English 2 Final Exam Professor Agassiz is a very open minded and stubborn yet inspiring teacher. He not only expected the most out of his students but didn’t mind waiting for the students to develop their minds where their observational skills would come in handy to the full potential. He would let you know as to what it was that you were missing or simply not getting but wouldn’t exactly walk you through it. He would leave the learning part to the student, not because he didn’t want to do the…

1.1 Explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training There is a fundamental difference between roles and responsibilities in everyday life. The dictionary definition of the two words are as follows - Role: the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation. Responsibilities: a thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation. Therefore, responsibilities fit within a role. The role of a teacher is to plan…

01/18 JLC Pre Course Assignment The Leader, The Teacher & You Book Reflection In this book, Mr. Lim Song Guan quoted that the highest aspiration of a good leader should be a good teacher. Therefore, in the first part he talks about his experience with the leaders he works with and the way they inspired him through their teachings. He shared pointers on how a good leader should exhibit. Examples are walking the ground and appreciating the works that they produced by always providing positive…

Parents are children’s first teachers and children learn most from them, from simple languages to complex math equations. There is no doubt that parents play an important role in a child’s life. In our modern society today, it is essential to be the top notch in order to succeed, and that is what discipline provides us with. Discipline is a way of life and avails us to be focused, to stay healthy and also to avoid creating problems. Being disciplined is also one skill to bring about success and…