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"Variety is the Spice of Life"

"Variety is the Spice of Life". Or. "People Hear with Their Eyes". A movement workshop for chorus teachers. Presented by Ann Paris. Our Purpose. Make Them "Feel" Something!. USE ALL LEARNING STYLES

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"Variety is the Spice of Life"

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  1. "Variety is the Spice of Life" Or "People Hear with Their Eyes" A movement workshop for chorus teachers Presented by Ann Paris

  2. Our Purpose Make Them "Feel" Something! USE ALL LEARNING STYLES Research Data by Peacock (2001) shows that most teachers and learners are kinesthetic.

  3. Student learning style preferences(N=206) Note. 13.5 and above= major, 11.5 to 13.49= minor, 11.49 or less= negative c. Blackwell Publishers Ld. 2001, Oxford UK Research shows that most students have a kinesthetic learning style preference. Therefore, students (yes, singers too) need to MOVE!!

  4. Getting Ideas Students Can Help You: • Choose the music • Play the music • Brainstorm ideas for movement

  5. Now It Is Your Turn Students Can NOT Help You with: 1. Style 3. Contrast 2. Levels Number of performers High, medium, and low Do your research

  6. 4. Focus 6. Spacing 5. Line Placement of the performers’ bodies Direction of the performers’ faces Round vs. Straight

  7. * * * BORING * * * A bunch of difficult steps everybody dancing at the same time, same level the entire song.

  8. Keep In Mind • A. Time If it takes too much time to learn, it is NOT worth it!! • B. Use Arms only • C. No hopping or turning while singing. • D. If too hard, they will stop singing. 1. Difficulty level

  9. 2. Turns....Don't be fancy • A. Move Arms when turning • B. Don’t turn while singing • C. Types of turns • Pivot • 3 point • 1 foot • cross

  10. 3. Tricks- USE THEM • A. Use Lifts • B. Feature student talents • Gymnastics • Hula hoop/ jump rope • Skateboard • Break dancers • Ballet/ tap dancers

  11. 4. Props- USE THEM • A. Ideas • Hula hoops • Beach balls • Ribbons • Scarves • Hats/canes • B. Practice with props!

  12. 5. Poses and stage business • A. Change formations often • B. Freeze • C. Perfect for “kinesthetically challenged”

  13. To DO: • 1. Listen to the song many times before deciding on movement • 2. Work on vocal quality first • 3. Work on posture-shoulders down • 4. Write down all choreography • 5. Teach the choreography Repeated parts and general movement first, incorporate it into your warm up activity.

  14. A. Repeated parts first • B. General movement • C. Incorporate choreography into warm-ups • D. Sing and move • Use a mirror and/or video

  15. Video Video Clips clips Available at Ann’s live presentations

  16. References Arbuthnott, K and Kratzig, G., (2006), Perceptual learning style and learning proficiency: A test of the hypothesis, Journal of Educational Psychology, 98 (1) 238-246. Baribeau, Jason R. (2003), Adapting coaching methods to different learning styles, Coach & Athletic Director, 75 (7) 51. Cook, Patsy (1994), Learning styles: supporting how your child learns best, Today’s Parent, Feb., 25-29. Retrieved Dec. 11, 2006 from proquest.com 441701881. Cox, Cory, Tobias, Cynthia (2005), Child’s personality reflects different styles for learning, The Oregonian, March 10, 9. Filipczak, B. (1995), Different strokes: learning styles in the classroom, Training, March, 43-45. Florez, John (2006), Lack of creativity may stifle education, Deseret News, Oct. 2, A. 11-12. Retrieved from Proquest 07454724 Nov. 24, 2006. Gerber, B., Rayneri, L., Wiley, L. (2006), The relationship between classroom environment and the learning style preferences of gifted middle school students and the impact on levels of performance, The Gifted Child Quarterly, Spring, 50 (2) 104- 121. Jacobson, John (1988). Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, Hal Leonard Publishing, Milwaukee Wi. Jacobson, John (1989). Riser Choreography, Hal Leonard Publishing, Milwaukee Wi. Jaconbson, John (1991). Dictionary of Dance, Hal Leonard Pubishing, Milwaukee, Wi. Jussim, L. (1991), Grades may affect more than performance: Comment on Wentzel (1989), Journal of Education Educational Psychology, 83, 153-155.

  17. More References Lago-Dellelo, E. (1998), Classroom dynamics and the development of serious emotional disturbance, Exceptional Children, 64, 479-492. Lister, Dena O. (2005), Effects of traditional versus tactual and kinesthetic learning style responsive instructional strategies on Bermudian learning-support sixth grade students’ social studies achievement and attitude-test scores, Research for Educational Reform, 10 (2) 24-40. Menna, Rosanne,  Matthews, Dona. (2003, January). Solving problems together: the importance of parent/school/community collaboration at a time of educational and social change. Education Canada, 43, n/a. Retrieved, November 28, 2006, from CBCA Complete database. (Document ID: 637657541). Mixon, Kevin L. (2004), Three learning styles…four steps to reach them, Teaching Music, 11 (4) 48-52. Montague, M., Rinaldi, C. (2001), Classroom dynamics and children at risk: a follow up, Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 24, 75-83. Oberer, J., (2003) Effects of learning-style teaching on elementary students' behaviors, achievement, and attitudes. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7, 193-199. Retrieved December 02, 2006, from AcademicOneFile via Thomson Gale. Owens, Ann-Maureen (2000), Different students have different styles of learning, Kingston-Whig-Standard, Nov., 6-9.

  18. More References Peacock, Matthew (2001), Match or mismatch? Learning styles and teaching styles in EFL, International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 11(1), 1-20. Rayneri, L., Gerber, B., Wiley, L. (2006), The relationship between classroom environment and the learning style preferences of middle school students and the impact on levels of performance, The Gifted Child Quarterly, Spring, 2006, 50 (2), 104-122. Renfro, Lisa (2003, Oct.), the Urban Teacher Struggle, Teaching Music, 11( 2), 36-40. Retrieved from EBSCOHOST Research Database, July 27, 2006. Rutkowski, Joseph (1996) , Conducting research in the music classroom, Music Educator’s Journal, 82(5), 42. Retrieved Dec. 5, 5006 from EBSCOhost.com ISSN 0027-4321 Silverman, Fran (2006), Learning Styles, District Administration, Sept., 70-71. Van Holst, A. (1997), The use of demonstration in teaching physical education, Journal CAHPERD, 63 (2), 20-24. Williams, Larry D. (2006), Making learning fun and enjoyable for all students, The Agricultural Education Magazine, Vol. 78 issue 4, 21-23. Willingham, Daniel T. (2005), Ask the cognitive scientist, American Educator, AFT Publications, Summer, 1-7.

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