EPISODE · Nov 20, 2023 · 27 MIN
58 - Spotlight on Genius Hour in the Elementary Music Room, featuring Jamie Weidner
from Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers · host Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch, Music Educators
In Episode 58, Kathryn and Theresa interview Jamie Widener, a music educator passionate about incorporating Genius Hour in her elementary music classes. The episode focuses on Jamie's approach to engaging students by allowing them to pursue music-related passion projects, inspired by Google's strategy of allowing employees to dedicate 20% of their work time to personal projects. Jamie discusses the practical aspects of implementing Genius Hour in the music classroom, including project selection, time management, and fostering creativity and autonomy among students. This method has been successful in engaging students by allowing them to explore topics they are passionate about, leading to diverse projects like instrument building and experimenting with different musical genres. The episode emphasizes the importance of student choice and empowerment in education, highlighting the benefits of Genius Hour in developing not only musical skills but also soft skills like collaboration, research, and presentation.Connect with Jamie: Instagram: @Caffeinated.J Blog: https://caffeinatedj.com/ Genius Hour: https://caffeinatedj.com/genius-hour-in-elementary-music/Learn more about Pass the Baton: Pass the Baton website: www.passthebatonbook.com/ Support Pass the Baton: www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection! Download for free now: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
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In Episode 58, Kathryn and Theresa interview Jamie Widener, a music educator passionate about incorporating Genius Hour in her elementary music classes. The episode focuses on Jamie's approach to engaging students by allowing them to pursue music-related passion projects, inspired by Google's strategy of allowing employees to dedicate 20% of their work time to personal projects. Jamie discusses the practical aspects of implementing Genius Hour in the music classroom, including project selection, time management, and fostering creativity and autonomy among students. This method has been successful in engaging students by allowing them to explore topics they are passionate about, leading to diverse projects like instrument building and experimenting with different musical genres. The episode emphasizes the importance of student choice and empowerment in education, highlighting the benefits of Genius Hour in developing not only musical skills but also soft skills like collaboration, research, and presentation.Connect with Jamie: Instagram: @Caffeinated.J Blog: https://caffeinatedj.com/ Genius Hour: https://caffeinatedj.com/genius-hour-in-elementary-music/Learn more about Pass the Baton: Pass the Baton website: www.passthebatonbook.com/ Support Pass the Baton: www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton Amplify student voice with Exit Tickets for Self Reflection! Download for free now: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
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