Class 12 - 4/21 (Due Class 13 4/28)
- Continue (finish up) Observations
- Hand in all late work
- Hand in Portfolios
- Prepare for Interviews
- Figure out available times for class in St. Albans on 5/5 (last class)
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Class 11 - 4/14 (Due Class 12 4/21)
- Read Chapter 11 - be prepared to discuss
- Hand in Belief Statements
- Continue Observations
- Hand in comments/suggestions for VTMIDI Mentoring
- Prepare for Interviews
- Continue work on Portfolios
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Class 10 - 3/31 (Due Class 11 4/14)
- Next class (after break) will be via Skype - who will set up?
- Continue observations
- Research Preparing for an interview (as interviewer and interviewee)
- Create list of questions – 10 each - will compile together
- Results of meeting with Dave and Dick • Details about portfolios
- Reading: Chapter 12
- Write Bulleted Belief statements that will eventually become your philosophy of music education
- Course eval. - Volunteer to get forms and return to Mary
- Use break to catch up on all late work!!
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Class 9 - 3/24 (Due Class 10 - 3/31)
- Finish mentoring!
- Continue observations
- Continue work on resumes
- Continue work on portfolios
- Reading: Chapter 10 Q’s: 1, 3, 4, 6
- These are all reflective questions – expectation is for reflective, in-depth answers. Be prepared to discuss and hand in
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Class 8 - 3/17 (Due Class 9 3/24)
- Reading: Chapter 9 - Answer in writing Questions for Discussion: #1, 2, 3
- Write/Revise your Resume
- Continue work on your Portfolio specifically Entry 1 Instructions
- Review this New Portfolio contents and organization
- Be prepared to share your portfolios in a round-robin session
- Be prepared to ask specific questions about the Portfolio process!
- Continue Mentoring (LAST WEEK OF THE PROJECT SO MAKE SURE YOU ARE UP TO DATE IN RESPONSES!)
- Continue Observations
- Current Topics (finally!): Standards in Performing Classes and Field Trips & Budgeting
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Class 7 3/10 (Due Class 8 3/17)
- Continue Mentoring
- Continue Observations
- Reading: Chapter 8 Written responses to Q’s: lesson plan discussion #5 (and give examples of open ended questions); discussion questions: #1, 4
- Continue to work on Portfolios: You should have - a binder, tabs and as much content as you can assemble
- Be prepared to present your portfolios (works in progress)
- Specifically examine:
Entry 1 Instructions
Entry 3 Instructions
Entry 4 Instructions
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Class 6 3/3 (Due Class 7 3/10)
- Read Complete Portfolio information (click on Resources)
- Really dissect the Entry One information especially
- Read Chapter 7
- Portfolio work: Prepare binder with tabs and table of contents, start to assemble whatever you have so far in the new format, use the Portfolio info and assessment sheet as guidelines
- Continue Mentoring
- Continue Observations
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Class 5 2/17 (Due Class 6 3/3)
- Continue mentoring
- Continue observations
- Bring Portfolios
- Reading Chapter 6
- Be ready to discuss National Standards
- Review lesson plan p. 88
- Answer questions in writing # 1, 6, 7
- Be prepared to discuss and ask questions about: Standards in performing classes
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Class 4 2/10 (Due Class 5 2/17)
- Reading: Chap. 5
- Be prepared to discuss P.72: Discussion of Lesson Plan questions 1-7
- Answer in writing P.72: Questions for Discussion 1-4
- Continue Mentoring
- Begin/continue Observations
- Think about and be prepared to discuss Special Topic: Standards in Performing Classes
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Class 3 2/3 (Due Class 4 2/10)
- Reading: Chap. 4 Answer question for discussion (in writing): P.56 #1
- Begin Mentoring
- Begin Observations
- Think about and be prepared to discuss Special Topic: How do technological uses and advances in pop music influence current music teaching practices?
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Class 2 1/27 (Due Class 3 2/3)
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Begin observations asap
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Begin VTMIDI mentoring
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(Update profile, add chosen pieces to your Watch List, Select 2 compositions to mentor. If no updates by 2/17 choose others)
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Read chapters 2 – 3
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Be prepared to discuss P. 37 Questions for discussion
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Write answer to P. 38 q. 2 – 1st sentence.
- Evaluate your speech
- If you haven't given your speech - be ready!
- Bring your observation logs from previous semesters
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Class 1 1/20 (Due Class 2 - 1/27)
1. Get textbook - Read Introduction and Chapter 1 - Answer questions on p.2-3
2. Contact and set up observation schedule with cooperating teachers
3. Organize ALL observations for the semester! - Do this immediately!
4. Complete/update Observation Log (returning students)
5. Brainstorm more topics for discussion
6. Write 2-3 minute speech on “My most influential teacher” - 5 minutes if you’d like it to count for public speaking req. - Be ready to read it |