Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Song selections for your multicultural project

Wed, Mar 18, 2009 -- Song selections for your multicultural project

Hello,

I hope you've had a better idea about how to use music library to find stuff for your final project.

Here is the thing... I will need you to use this textbook series I introduced you today to find your song selections (2 songs + 1 rhyme) to write the first set of lesson plans.

So, the first thing I want you to submit is the photocopy of these songs/rhyme. By 3/25, you should turn in the three pieces of music to me. For the two songs, yes, they must be in sheet music format. For the rhyme, it's OK that you can just type the texts down on a piece of paper.

If you have problems finding anything for your final project, come talk to me. I'll try my best to help you find what you need.

Children's literature project

Wed, Mar 18, 2009 -- A recap...

For the children's literature project, you will have to find out which subject you are assigned to do first (from the announcement below). After making sure with your group members that there's no duplication in the group, then you write an annotated bibliography.

The first part of the INDIVIDUAL PROJECT is due on 3/27

This is what needs to be included in your annotated bibliography

Publishing Information (author/illustrator, publisher, and date published).
3-5 sentences describing what this book is abou, and how children, educators, or parents would benefit from this book.
A photocopy of the title page of the book.
The second part of the INDIVIDUAL PROJECT is due on 3/30 (rationale of teaching your assigned subject). For example, why is it important to teach counting to children at young age? or why is it important to teach the concept of climate to fourth graders? Refer to the guidelines if you have any questions or talk to me...


GROUP PROJECT

As a group, collectively you will have to find a book in the subject you are assigned. I will allow some class time for you to work together (so you don't need to spend too much extra outside class time). Feel free to use cell-phone, instant messenger, facebook, any kind of communication modes to engage in group meeting.

The lesson plan is due on 4/3. On the same day, you will have to present the story along with the musical activity you design in class.


Posted by: J. WANG