EPISODE · Oct 5, 2022 · 20 MIN
218- Teaching Music to a Large Class
from The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education · host Jessica Peresta
Sometimes, you’ll get a class that has more students in it than normal. Or, there might be a certain day you’re asked to combine classes since a teacher on your electives team is out for the day. It gets a little overwhelming trying to teach that many students and it’s easy to feel stuck. I’ve been there and done that and know how much it feels like you’re herding cats. If you’re needing ideas for teaching a larger class size, this episode (and this accompanying blog post with other helpful blog posts included inside) will share the exact strategies that worked for me. Podcast episodes to explore further: 125: 5 Things to Consider if a Lesson Plan Bombs 5: Classroom Management in Elementary Music 214: Why Trial and Error is a Good Thing in Teaching 194: How to Teach Elementary Music Without Enough Instruments 170- How to do Centers in the Elementary Music Room Find out more about the HARMONY membership here. Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music Head to my website to grab your free music teaching resource. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.
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Sometimes, you’ll get a class that has more students in it than normal. Or, there might be a certain day you’re asked to combine classes since a teacher on your electives team is out for the day. It gets a little overwhelming trying to teach that many students and it’s easy to feel stuck. I’ve been there and done that and know how much it feels like you’re herding cats. If you’re needing ideas for teaching a larger class size, this episode (and this accompanying blog post with other helpful blog posts included inside) will share the exact strategies that worked for me. Podcast episodes to explore further: 125: 5 Things to Consider if a Lesson Plan Bombs 5: Classroom Management in Elementary Music 214: Why Trial and Error is a Good Thing in Teaching 194: How to Teach Elementary Music Without Enough Instruments 170- How to do Centers in the Elementary Music Room Find out more about the HARMONY membership here. Get your copy of Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music Head to my website to grab your free music teaching resource. I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review of the podcast on I-tunes, be sure to share the podcast with any music teacher friends who would find it helpful and be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.
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