Course Curriculum

Topics include the benefits of group teaching, teaching reading and artistry, rhythm and movement, and improvisation and aural skills

    1. How to use this course

    1. Course Introduction

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    2. Welcome Survey

    1. Session Contents

    2. Video Lecture: "The Benefits of Group Teaching" with Andrea McAlister

    3. Video Transcript (PDF): "The Benefits of Group Teaching" with Andrea McAlister

    4. Reading 1: "Why Group Lessons" by Elvina Pearce

    5. Reading 2: "Teaching Methods: Group and Private" by Frances Clark

    6. Reading 3: "What Do You Like About Group Lessons?" by Barbara Kreader Skalinder

    7. Reflection Questions

    8. Session Resources

    9. Additional Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Video 1: "Beginning and Elementary Students in Groups" with Allison Shinnick

    3. Reading 1: "How Do You Incorporate Group Teaching into Your Work with Elementary Students?" by Amy Glennon and Catherine Walby

    4. Reading 2: "Lesson Planning" by Amy Glennon

    5. Reading 3: "Classroom Management and Setup" by Amy Glennon

    6. PDF (Downloadable): Sample Lesson Plan

    7. PDF (Downloadable): Sample Lesson Plan 2

    8. Reflection Questions

    9. Session Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Video 1: "Teaching Reading and Artistry to Beginning and Elementary Students" with Allison Shinnick

    3. Reading 1: "How Do You Teach Reading in Group Lessons?" by Craig Sale, Serena Mackey, Stephen Reen, and Tessa Sawchuk

    4. Reading 2 (with videos): "When Using An Intervallic Approach, How Do You Develop Faster Note Recognition? - Expanding on the "Blueprint"" by Craig Sale

    5. Reading 3: "Does Group Teaching Help You Teach Reading?" by Richard Chronister, Christopher Hepp, Christine Hicks, Kathy Nafius, and Sue Collier

    6. Reflection Questions

    7. Session Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "Developing Rhythm Skills - One of the Greatest Challenges for Student and Teacher" by Paula J. McLaughlin

    3. Reading 2: "Do You Continue 'Pure Rhythm' Activities Into the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years?" by Marvin Blickenstaff, Ann Milliman Gipson, and Enid Ewing Hickman

    4. Video 1: "Folk Song Introduction" with Angela Triandafillou

    5. Video 2: "Discovering the Whole Note" with Amy Glennon

    6. Video 3: "Feeling a Steady Pulse in the Body" with Amy Glennon

    7. Reflection Questions

    8. Session Resources

About this course

  • $30.00
  • 44 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content
  • Self-guided course to be completed at your own pace
  • Content includes videos, readings, and reflection questions

Course Contributors

Amy Glennon, Andrea McAlister, Allison Shinnick

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