Music Education PhilosophyMy overall goal as a teacher is to have a positive environment that encourages problem-solving. In my classroom, students develop technical skills, learn to be musically expressive, and are musically literate by taking control of their progress through the act of problem-solving. I spark curiosity in my students by providing opportunities for students to explore and experience different types of music in the classroom. As a teacher, I believe my role is to guide the students in the discovery of musical concepts. My students are expected to be active learners. I ask the students high order thinking questions in order to stimulate intellectual conversations. My ultimate goal is to create independent learners who will find a new appreciation in music and be intelligent consumers of music later in their life.
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Classroom Management Philosophy
My classroom management philosophy is based on the three core principles of Conscious Discipline: safety, connection, and problem-solving. I accomplish a sense of safety and belonging by incorporating Wong’s idea of using procedures and routines to manage a classroom. This will help build consistency in the classroom which allows my students to know what to prepare for each day. I build connections with my students through daily interactions. My classroom will also be built upon the Love and Logic principles. I plan to administer consequences, not punishments. My goal is to be patient with my students and listen to what they have to say. I want to help them through the struggles of life by offering guidance and allowing them to feel empowered by the decisions they make.
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"Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children's education." |