Course Curriculum

Topics include the benefits of group teaching, the development of young children, the teaching of reading, and the use of movement activities

    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. Reading 1: "Lesson Planning" by Janet Tschida

    3. Reading 2: "Classroom Management" by Janet Tschida

    4. Video 1: "Young Beginner Group Class" with Janet Tschida

    5. Reflection Questions

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "Is Early Childhood Music Study for Every Child?" by Richard Chronister, Elainne Harris, and Lorna Lutz Heyge

    3. Reading 2: "Welcoming Young Children into Your Studio" by Diane Briscoe

    4. Reading 3: "An Interview with Christine Barden" by Nancy Bachus

    5. PDF (Downloadable): Sample Teaching Sequence by Christine Barden

    6. Reading 4 (with videos): "Brain Trust: Words of Wisdom from Early Childhood Experts" by Susan Geffen

    7. Reflection Questions

    8. Session Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "What Rhythm Activities Are Appropriate for the Preschooler in Preparation for Piano Lessons?" by Marvin Blickenstaff and Rhoda Rabin

    3. Reading 2 (with videos): "More Than Notes: Teaching Musicality Through Movement" by Hannah Creviston

    4. Reading 3: "Can Young Students Learn Rhythmic Flexibility?" by Bruce Berr and Nancy Garniez

    5. Reflection Questions

    6. Session Resources

    7. Exit Survey

About this course

  • $30.00
  • 32 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content
  • Self-guided course to be completed at your own pace
  • Includes video content, written content, and self-reflection prompts

Course Contributors

Andrea McAlister and Janet Tschida

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