Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Questions for Chapter 9 Curriculum
Questions for Chapter 9 Curriculum
1. What is the “optional” curriculum? An “ideal” curriculum? the “formal” curriculum? the “instructional” curriculum?
2. Discuss the concept of multicultural music and the effect that this idea has had on music education in North America. What does “multicultural” mean within the context of music education? What are the possibilities, problems, and pitfalls of a multicultural approach to general music instruction? What resources are available to teachers who choose to deliver such instruction? What does the research literature reveal about multicultural music education practices? Finally, describe how the multicultural approach may or may not be relevant in your native country.
3. What are the three curriculum models discussed in Chapter 9? Describe what a music class will be like in each of the curriculum models respectively.
4. What is the background and the concept of “comprehensive musicianship”? What practical actions did the advocates of this concept attempt to achieve? Discuss how it may be utilized in the following: general music class, theory class, and ensembles.
5. What are the justifications for the use of music in early childhood programs?
1. What is the “optional” curriculum? An “ideal” curriculum? the “formal” curriculum? the “instructional” curriculum?
2. Discuss the concept of multicultural music and the effect that this idea has had on music education in North America. What does “multicultural” mean within the context of music education? What are the possibilities, problems, and pitfalls of a multicultural approach to general music instruction? What resources are available to teachers who choose to deliver such instruction? What does the research literature reveal about multicultural music education practices? Finally, describe how the multicultural approach may or may not be relevant in your native country.
3. What are the three curriculum models discussed in Chapter 9? Describe what a music class will be like in each of the curriculum models respectively.
4. What is the background and the concept of “comprehensive musicianship”? What practical actions did the advocates of this concept attempt to achieve? Discuss how it may be utilized in the following: general music class, theory class, and ensembles.
5. What are the justifications for the use of music in early childhood programs?
Friday, April 3, 2009
Journal Week#12
For those who have completed 10 journals, this is optional. Do it, you'll get 10 points extra...
Let's talk about the group project for cihldren's literature! From finding the book to finishing the lesson plans, respond to the following questions: How did you work together? What did you accomplish? What is the challenge? What is the most exciting part of the process? Overall, take this experience as an example and tell what children can benefit from such an activity.
Let's talk about the group project for cihldren's literature! From finding the book to finishing the lesson plans, respond to the following questions: How did you work together? What did you accomplish? What is the challenge? What is the most exciting part of the process? Overall, take this experience as an example and tell what children can benefit from such an activity.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
World Music Concert April 5 (Sunday) 3:00 pm
A self-promotion...
You are cordially invited to be part of the Annual Spring World Music Concert in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at NIU on April 5. The concert will begin at 3:00 with a collaborative music selection, Hands without Borders, by three Chicago-based percussionists specializing in drumming styles of different cultures: the Syrian-born Omar Al Musfi on the Middle Eastern drums and Venezuelan-born Javier Saume and Mexican-American Ruben Alvares on Latin-American percussion instruments.
Following this modern world music fusion trend is a series of traditional Chinese music featuring Taiwanese pipa soloist, Mrs. Wang Chen Yung-Hsin, flutist; Ms. Santina Sheng-Ting Lin; and vocalist, Ms. Vicky Yu-Kuan Wang. The NIU Javanese gamelan ensemble will again present a mixture of traditional and modern compositions on the gamelan, featuring soloists Shari Heda on the clarinet, Robyn Sutton on the flute, and Dennis Dziekan, vocal.
The Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai is the next performance group invited to showcase the folk music and dance tradition of Okinawa, Japan. NIU Percussion majors Maggie Bergren and Clarice Cast will perform folk tunes from two cultural regions, Spain and Brazil, respectively, on the same instrument, the pandeiro (tambourine). The concert will be concluded by Dr. Greg Beyer of the NIU percussion faculty playing a modern composition incorporating yet another world music element, the Venezuelan maracas.
Come join us to discover this diverse soundscape in our community and to share this wonderful multi-music feast our musicians and performers have prepared for you this year. We look forward to seeing you all then. Children of all ages are welcome. Please contact Dr. Jui-Ching Wang (jcwang@niu.edu) if you have any questions.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Journal Week#11
We're still working on integrating musical activities into children's literature. Creativity, apparently, is the main thing we want to focus on. But in addition to creativity, what else can be done in a story tellilng activity (with musical accompaniment) like what we did this week? Reflect on all the activities we did this week and tell what can children benefit from these all-in-one story telling/acting/dramatizing project?
We also learned a new musical concept, Binary form this week. Briefly review what makes a binary form? What kinds of music we listen to are written in this form? Give me some examples of it.
Have a good weekend!
We also learned a new musical concept, Binary form this week. Briefly review what makes a binary form? What kinds of music we listen to are written in this form? Give me some examples of it.
Have a good weekend!
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.
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
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
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