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Co-Constructing Curriculum. Creating Musical Experiences in the Context of Our Students’ Lives. The Art of Co-Construction… Democratic Education. Setting & Description: w orking with what I’ve got…. The “Studio Workshops” …where learning communities are formed.
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Co-Constructing Curriculum Creating Musical Experiences in the Context of Our Students’ Lives
Setting & Description: working with what I’ve got…
The “Studio Workshops” …where learning communities are formed
The Listening Studio Aural copying & imitation of whole, authentic songs of their choice (holistic) I-pods, CD’s, & use of Portable P.A. system Group instrumental practice, strategizing
Computer, Internet, Print Resources, Instruments, Smart board, Networks, Video Tutorials, Blogs, etc. • The Resource Center Research, consult knowledgeable others, brainstorm, develop learning techniques
The Recording Studio Record process for reflection, assessment, and exhibition of group learning processes Audio & Visual recording equipment, laptop, drum machine, amps, microphones, mixer, instruments
Acoustic instruments & written “notes” only (explore personalized notation systems; tabs, chord, lyrics, notation, etc) • The Tech-Free Zone Memory work, problem solving & planning for future steps in project
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Self-Directed Learning: (Silén, 2008)
SDL: Modes of Thinking Self-Directed Learning: (Silén, 2008)
How do students learn best? Constructivism, PBL, Democratic Education, Self-Directed Learning, Informal Music Practices Who says so? Bruner, Dewey, Bloom, Piaget, Katz, Green, Holt Berglund Center, 2010
Spiral Curriculum The Learning Spiral
Role of the Student: Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) (Zimmerman, 1990)
Assessments: Evidence of Learning
Musical Futures Levels: ELECTRIC GUITAR “I Can…” Assessment, Hertfordshife, Musical Futures
Specific Instrument Assessment: Electric Guitar Name: Class: Name of band: Name of Piece: Comments about this unit: If you need some ideas for your comments please choose from the statements below: I have enjoyed working as part of a group I have learnt new skills I have not enjoyed this unit I have learnt how to play a new instrument in this projectIt was hard I feel like I have achieved well in this unit I would like to do more projects like this My group worked well together It was easy to recreate the song Morpeth Self Assessment: Musical Futures