Sunday, December 6, 2009

Final Journal Posting

This is how you write your last journal.

A. Follow the guidelines (those that you followed to write your previous journals) and talk about what you learned throughout the ENTIRE SEMESTER: What, How, and Why?

B. Answer the following questions about keeping an e-portfolio on Blog:

1. List and Explain 5 things that are really cool about having your assignments done this way (postings on Blog) (one paragraph).

2. List and Explain 5 things that are problematic about posting assignments on Blog. (One paragraph)

3. Overall, what do you think about this part of assignment? (One paragraph)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Chinese Bamboo Tune.AVI

5 points for this one...

Korean Arirang.AVI

10 points extra for this one...

Japanese Kagome.AVI

5 extra points for this one...

French Sing We Noel.AVI

You get 5 points extra if you choose to play this song.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Assignment#11 (optional)

This one is optional... if you want extra points (10 pts). Due on 12/4 by 11:59pm
In-class assignment#11 (10 pts)
Worksheet for Chapters 9&10

1.What is the rationale to integrate music with the study of peoples, places, and cultures (Chapter9)?

2.Summarize the suggestions the textbook lists on p. 301 (Chapter9) when teaching musical culture/tradition of various ethnic groups.

3.Music should be an integral part of child’s daily life. List and explain the possible ways to integrate music with other subjects and activities (Chapter 10)

4.What are the approaches you can use to relate music (four approaches)? For each of the approaches, give one sample lesson to show how music and the arts can be taught (Chapter 10).

Assignment#10

Assignment#10
Reading reflection
Title of the article: _________________________
Due 12/4 by 11:59pm

1.According to the author, what are the possible cognitive benefits of music in early childhood education (p. 19)?

2.What are some important activities classroom teachers should be aware of in order to enhance young children’s self-esteem (p. 19)?

3.How so (according to the author) development of gross-motor skills and find-motor skills in musical activities can help enhance children’s self-esteem (p. 19)?

4.What are the guidelines for early childhood educators to implement music program in their classroom (p. 20-23)?