As a second year general music teacher, I am constantly trying to find ways to engage more students, get the concepts across and make it fun so it sticks. I know I'm really new to the profession so I do not claim to be an expert by ANY means. However, I do think that I've had some rather brilliant eureka moments in the past year that have led to lots of fun and music learning.
It is extremely rewarding when I get comments like "Wow, you actually learn in Music!" and "Man, I wish my music teacher had taught me that." Getting validation from general classroom teachers can be quite difficult and we "Specials teachers" often find ourselves fighting for what other teachers count as their right: a classroom, respect of our class times, materials, admin support, respect of the 4 years that we also spent in college learning to teach our subject. I've been very lucky so far at my school but I'm always looking for ways to make my class feel more valuable to our overall school culture.
I love finding new ideas online (often in blogs like this from wonderful, generous veteran teachers) and that has often spawned creative brain vomit. Finding cheap ways to create awesome learning experiences is my number one goal.
Well, besides helping my kids love and understand something about music.
Anyway, I digress. The whole point of this is to say that I want to share my ideas with you. I don't think my students have a monopoly on fun learning nor should your students miss out because, like me, you've had those moments of "I don't know what else to do! They just don't get it!" This blog is my place to share what goes on in my music room with you. Aren't you excited? ;)
So, here begins my first foray into the world of blogging. Technology and I have a way of falling out of sorts so I beg your patience and forgiveness ahead of time. I'm sure I'll need it.
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