Teaching a Music Lesson

As it gets closer to placement myself and the rest of our music class begin to ask more questions about putting what we have learned so far into action and how we would go about actually teaching a a music lesson to a class of thirty children. I'm a bit daunted to say the least! One thing to say the least is that I feel for me that teaching children will be a lot easier than the 'role play' of teaching peers as a sort of practice run.

From this we were able to discuss several tips on how to prepare and deliver a good music lesson...

* KNOW what you're doing and the lesson will be easy to unfold and it will flow.

* Be CONFIDENT in speaking at the front.

* Keep a fast PACE--- for example keep talking while you write on the board.

* 'What is Rhythm?'--- this is a difficult, closed rhythm. instead, ask OPEN QUESTIONS like 'can you play a rhythm?'

* Have instruments to use READY. check over them to make sure there are not faulty etc.

* Be directive and EFFICIENT to make use of time.

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* ENTHUSIASM will keep children engaged throughout the lesson.

* Use expression in questions--- OVER-EXAGGERATE!

* Keep POSITIVE--- ask positively spun questions when assessing groups. Ask other groups to point out parts they liked and what they thought they could improve.

It was good to get these ideas from everyone as we all collaboratively discussed different parts of the lesson or aspects of teaching the music that we would struggle with. Therefore it was good to share ideas and discuss how we could improve our teaching with one another.

after this session, we all feel a little more at ease with beginning placement and teaching whole class lessons.