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Scott, Sheila J. – General Music Today, 2001
Explores the development of performance-based assessments from the teacher's perspective. Describes the issues of relevance and representativeness within the context of a rubric designed to assess student development and performance of a rhythmic composition. Discusses three ways a component can be irrelevant, measuring proficiency, and…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Music Education, Music Teachers
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Fisher, Douglas; McDonald, Nan; Strickland, Jean – General Music Today, 2001
Discusses musical activities that foster early literacy development according to six different early literacy instructional goals: (1) children's learning of concepts of print; (2) a sense of story and sequence; (3) phonemic awareness and phonics; (4) background knowledge and vocabulary; (5) basic spelling patterns; and (6) early writing…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts
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Collins, Irma H. – General Music Today, 1998
Discusses the reform issues needed in general music education in the public schools that originally appeared in "General Music: A Call for Reform" in 1987. Contends that in order to address these issues a major in general music should be proposed within the undergraduate music curricula focusing on preparing teachers in general music. (CMK)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Courses, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
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Paxcia-Bibbins, Nancy – General Music Today, 1998
Focuses on using a holistic learning approach in music education. Offers two lessons that were influenced by an instructional model called 4MAT and studies of modality and brain research in order to implement holistic learning. Explains that hands-on learning and action are both fundamental concepts in music education philosophy also. (CMK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Constructivism (Learning), Creativity, Educational Strategies
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Andres, Barbara – General Music Today, 1998
Describes the Reggio Emilia program in Italy that encourages children to explore their environments through different modes of expression. Addresses why music is not a central aspect of the program and offers a music activity that accords with the Reggio Emilia philosophy emphasizing the need for music in the program. (CMK)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Freehand Drawing
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Palmer, Mary – General Music Today, 1998
Recognizes that after-school programs for latchkey children offer an opportunity for music education by extending students' musical experiences. Explains that after school programs can include thematic units, independent time for exploring performance skills, field trips, group performances, or mini-concerts with live musicians. (CMK)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Applied Music, Concerts, Educational Planning
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Shull, Suzanne – General Music Today, 1998
Provides three lists summarizing the most and least significant changes in music education and speculates on possible changes in the future. Offers some observations on the present state of music education, such as providing performance opportunities to all students and opening music rooms and labs to the community. (CMK)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Community Needs, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
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Hamilton, Hilree J. – General Music Today, 1998
Discusses the role of peer interaction in the music classroom through the observations of how sixth-grade students accomplish the "Canon no. 40" improvisation and composition assignment. Concludes that peer interaction was a key element in the students' learning and provides the lesson plan for "Canon no. 40." (CMK)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Grade 6, Group Dynamics, Improvisation
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Kassner, Kirk – General Music Today, 1998
Discusses the reasons why schools choose year-round multi-track (YRMT) scheduling. Asserts that YRMT scheduling seriously affects music teachers since they spend less time with the students and must plan in smaller increments. Provides the results from a survey where music teachers in Florida (Orange County) commented on their experiences with…
Descriptors: Crowding, Educational Environment, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
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Felder, Harvey – General Music Today, 1998
Stresses that symphony orchestras and other professional arts organizations need to improve young people's concerts by accounting for student learning and becoming partners with music educators. Provides an experience hierarchy that helps artists and arts organizations benefit from music teachers' knowledge and a list of five elements to consider…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Concerts, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality
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Cutietta, Robert A. – General Music Today, 1998
Examines the effects of participating in the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's Neighborhood Network of Education, Curriculum, and Teachers (CONNECT) educational outreach program on children. Finds that children in CONNECT develop positive attitudes toward school, an artistic identity, a positive view of the classroom environment, improved standardized…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Music Education
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Nazareth, Theresa C. – General Music Today, 1998
Explains that education should provide the knowledge and skills that promote improvement in ones quality of life and foster personal development during the life span of an individual. Identifies various suggestions for encouraging lifelong music learning in adults ages 35-50 through age-appropriate and challenging activities. (CMK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Baby Boomers, Experiential Learning, Integrated Curriculum
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General Music Today, 2001
Presents the organizational framework of the Society for General Music. Contains basic explanations of purpose, goals, and establishment; bylaws concerning personnel, the General Music Council, an editor, the Executive Committee, and the composition and function of the Council; membership; officers; publications; editorial board; and nomination,…
Descriptors: Editors, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Group Membership
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General Music Today, 2001
Describes the Society for General Music (SGM) as a communication network through which SGM leaders and local teachers express concerns about general music. Provides a checklist for organizing a state network, addresses how to increase membership, and discusses how to plan a leadership conference and a workshop. Includes sample letters and other…
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Membership
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Morin, Francine L. – General Music Today, 2001
Discusses the conceptions of play and music play. Reviews research studies on music play. Offers guiding principles for the inclusion of music play in general music education. Provides five examples of activities that encourage the use of music play in the classroom. Includes a bibliography. (CMK)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Change