Grambling State University Standard One Compendium 3

R1.3 Instructional Practices

MUS 401 Music Education

Music Teaching Lesson Planning: Planning musical experiences for children should be an exciting endeavor. A wide assortment of resources is available that will contribute to the preparation of interesting and enjoyable musical activities.

While planning a lesson the teacher should consider:

 The characteristics of the group

 The learning and skills that can be taught

 How to teach these learning skills

 How the teacher will know the content was learned

 The materials that will be needed to teach the content well.

Music materials and activities should center around the interests of the group; interests change from grade to grade and from school to school. Teachers must be aware of the problem of difference in levels of musical achievement in the group. Teachers must find ways to meet the needs of those who are behind in music learning while maintaining the interests and growth of those who are ready to progress to the next level.

Goals and objectives: by formulating goals and objectives, the teacher will be able to provide learning activities that will contribute to musical growth for each child. Goals are expressed in the state curriculum guide and in schools' philosophy. The music content national standards are the goals currently supported by most music education organizations.

Various formats can be used for planning a lesson. You can find many lesson plan templates online however, the five important areas that will aid a teacher in preparing a thorough representation of what is to be taught is:

1. Objectives

2. State or National Standards

3. Elements of Music

4. Materials

5. Procedures, and

6. Assessment.

7. Adaptations (Modifications and Accommodations for students with exceptionalities)

8. Extensions (for academically gifted students)

 I always recommend teachers to include some sort of vocabulary words in each lesson to help support literacy.

Objectives: Tell us exactly what the students must do to realize the objective being taught.

Essential Standards of Music: National Standards.

Elements of Music

 Rhythm

 Melody

 Timbre

 Dynamics

 Tempo

 Form

 Texture

 Harmony

Materials: Name songs, recordings, flash cards, and any other aid needs to be included.

Procedures: Step by step procedures that are carefully sequenced for maximum enjoyment and learning.

Lesson Name:

Class/Grades:

Standards:

Objectives:

Elements of Music:

Vocabulary:

Materials:

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