Class 12 4/22 (due 5/11)

1. Continue observations & writings

2. Reading: Appendix A- Code of Ethics; B - Religious Music; C - Fundraising

Write a BRIEF summary of each

3. Prepare for last 2 Peer interviews

Everyone asks questions (go around table)

Josh & Janna get interviewed

5. Reflect on the semester... what was good, not so good, etc. Be prepared to discuss.

6. Check your grades for missing assignments - Hand in ALL work!

7. Check out the "Final" Curriculum Project PDF - comments?

7. That's it

Class 11 4/15 (due 4/22)

1. Continue observations & writings

2. Curriculum Development - review anything outstanding or in need of review

a) If you haven't done this...download the Course Sequence document (here) and place the courses in the blocks for each semester - EMAIL IT TO ME so we can share them in class. Think about what should be revised if you think it takes too long.

b) Write a course syllabus for your assigned course (see the BIG list for yours). Use the Syllabus Template - don't do any of the italicized parts)

4. Reading: Chapter 10 - Challenges in Music Ed. Answer questions: 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

5. Prepare for Peer interviews

Research and choose 8-10 interview questions (go to Portfolio page for links and google "teacher interview questions")

Everyone asks questions (go around table twice)

Shane, Josh, Aaron & Janna get interviewed

Class 10 4/1 (due 4/15)

1. VTMIDI mentoring: Final closure statements (congratulate your mentees)

2. Continue observations & writings

3. Curriculum Development - we should be just about done! Review the tasks listed below to make sure you've done your part. Try to find more unintended consequences.

a) review our work to date (for a copy of the BIG Course List click here)

b) If you haven't done this...download the Course Sequence document (here) and place the courses in the blocks for each semester - EMAIL IT TO ME so we can share them in class. Think about what should be revised if you think it takes too long.

c) Write a course syllabus for your assigned course (see the BIG list for yours). Use the Syllabus Template - don't do any of the italicized parts)

d)Visualize what the final document should look like.

4. Reading: Chapter 9 - International Curriculum Developments. Answer questions: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9

5. Write "Belief Statements" (bulleted list)

" I believe that music education ..."

Have a good break!

Class 9 3/25 (due 4/1)

1. VTMIDI mentoring: FINAL Days!!! Closing date is Monday, 3/29

2. Continue observations & writings

3. Curriculum Development

a) review our work to date (for a copy of the BIG Course List click here)

b) If you haven't done this...download the Course Sequence document (here) and place the courses in the blocks for each semester - EMAIL IT TO ME so we can share them in class. Think about what should be revised if you think it takes too long.

c) Write a course syllabus for your assigned course (see the BIG list for yours). Use the Syllabus Template - don't do any of the italicized parts)

d) Continue to look for unintended consequences and revisions. Visualize what the final document should look like.

4. Reading: Chapter 8 - The Content of Music Classes (this is an important chapter). Answer questions: 8,11,12,13,14

5. Be ready to HAND in your Portfolio with your completed Self assessment

Class 8 3/18 (due 3/25)

1. VTMIDI mentoring: FINAL WEEK!!! Closing date is Monday, 3/29

2. Continue observations & writings

3. Curriculum Development - review our work to date (for a copy of the BIG Course List click here), download the Course Sequence document (here) and place the courses in the blocks for each semester - EMAIL IT TO ME so we can share them in class. Continue to look for unintended consequences and revisions. Visualize what the final document should look like.

4. Reading: Chapter 7 - The Nature of the Music Program - Answer the PROJECT Questions

5. Be prepared to present your Portfolio to the class. One more week to enrich and revise before handing in.

6. Portfolios should have: TOC, Chapter dividers, Resume, Transcript, Observation logs, Awards, etc.

and if you have these from previous classes: Letters of recommendation, Belief/Philosophy Statement, Standards Based Unit Plan, Sample Lesson Plans, other papers, etc.

 

Class 7 3/11 (due 3/18)

1. VTMIDI mentoring: Choose at least 2 pieces – begin/continue mentoring - Update/Write personal profile descriptions - Put pieces on your watched list - THREE weeks to go!

2. Continue observations & writings

3. Review Courses in Big List - think about unintended consequences, SEQUENCE of courses, number of credits, semesters to complete, etc.

4. Reading: Chapter 6 - The Development of the Profession

Answer Qs. 1, 4, 6, 7, 10

5. Bring your started PORTFOLIO to class along with your completes Portfolio Assessment

6. Portfolios should have: TOC, Chapter dividers, Resume, Transcript, Observation logs, Awards, etc.

and if you have these from previous classes: Letters of recommendation, Belief/Philosophy Statement, Standards Based Unit Plan, Sample Lesson Plans, other papers, etc.

 

Class 6 3/4 (due 3/11)

1. VTMIDI mentoring: Choose at least 2 pieces – begin/continue mentoring - Update/Write personal profile descriptions - Put pieces on your watched list - ONLY3 weeks to go!

2. Continue observations & writings

3. Review Big List categories (i.e. courses) & revise

4. Reading: Chapter 5 - The music education profession and the Portfolio handouts

Answer Q. 1 and Explore MENC website – report out to class (search for info about resumes)

5. Bring your started PORTFOLIO to class

6. Portfolios should have: TOC, dividers and resume - minimum!

 

Class 5 2/18 (due 3/4)

1. VTMIDI mentoring: Choose at least 2 pieces – begin/continue mentoring - Update/Write personal profile descriptions - Put pieces on your watched list - ONLY 3 1/2 weeks to go!

2. Continue observations & writings

3. Add to and group BIG Skills List into groups that will become courses (on Discussion Board)

4. Reading: Chapter 4 – Preparing to be a teacher• Answer Q’s 1, 2, 3 & 4

5. Read the information about PORTFOLIOS on the website

We begin assembling portfolios next class

 

Class 3 2/4 (due 2/11)

1. Reading: Chapter 2 The Nature of Teaching Music - Answer q’s 1, 3, 6, 7

2. Continue observations & writings

3.VTMIDI mentoring: Choose at least 2 pieces – begin mentoring (new students send me your comments before you post) - Write personal profile descriptions

4. Read and respond to Mission Statement on the Discussion Board in Blackboard - read Aaron's version and respond either by posting an edited version or commenting in the discussion thread

5. Write skills brainstorm list - email to me AND bring print version to class where we will compile one BIG list

 

Class 2 1/28

• Read chapter 1 The importance of teaching music - Answer q’s: 2 & 3

• New students review VTMIDI.org public site and read:

1. Key Tenets about the Composition Process, 2. Critique and Reflection, 3. Mentoring Guidelines

• Begin observations & observation writings

Fill out Semester Observation Plan form and email to me

• Curriculum work:

1. Brainstorm list of knowledge and skills required (what do future music teachers need to know and be able to do?) Email to me before class. 2. Read and respond to Mission Statement

 

 

Class 1 1/21

1. Purchase Hoffer text book

2. Plan and confirm observations for the semester

3. Write Mission Statement for our Curriculum (research other college music ed. programs and review Irish curriculum)

Complete this statement: "The purpose of the JSC Music Ed Program is to…"

Be prepared to discuss your statements in class

4. 2nd & 3rd semester students: complete the observation log