by Bonnie | Aug 3, 2015 | singing with children, Teaching Music 101
One of my favorite singers of all time is Ella Fitzgerald. I love listening to her sing. I love everything that she sings. I love hearing recordings of her when she was young. I love hearing recordings of her when she was old because every time she sang she shared...
by Bonnie | Jul 29, 2015 | Classroom Management, Teaching Music 101
This is a post from a few years ago and seemed timely as we approach the new school year. This post is intended for anyone who is a new teacher, but especially music teachers because I am a music teacher, so all of my advice comes from that perspective. Let me...
by Bonnie | Jul 11, 2015 | Instructional Road Maps, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
1. Synchronize your calendar with your instructional rotation. Your schedule will vary significantly depending on how often you see your students. In my 16 years of teaching I have taught within a variety of rotations including a 3 day rotation, a 4 day...
by Bonnie | Jul 10, 2015 | Classroom Organization, Instructional Road Maps, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
Congratulations! You’ve got your first job as a music teacher at an elementary school! Now what? It’s July, so that means that in about two breathes you will be standing in front of your very first set of students. Your first year of teaching will be a...
by Bonnie | Jan 12, 2015 | Observing Teachers, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
When I was in college, I wish I had understood the value of an observation. Before I started teaching I had to spend hours and hours observing in a “live” school setting. I was working toward my Bachelor of Music degree with a K-12 certification in choral...
by Bonnie | Dec 26, 2014 | Choosing a University, Teaching Music 101 |
Just recently I found myself in a conversation with a young lady who was trying to make decisions about where she should pursue a degree in music education. Here are some ideas I hope she will consider as she looks for the best place to study. If you enjoy this...
