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Classroom Engagement for Elementary Music Teachers


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Transform Your Teaching Through Research-Based Strategies

$30 | 2 hours

SKU: CE-ODPS

 

Summary

You'll discover practical methods to engage your students proactively by utilizing Jerome Bruner's three modes of representation while developing an outline for effective strategies to establish a supportive and encouraging atmosphere in your elementary general music classroom. Through this course, you'll identify inclusive and empathetic approaches to managing behavior that respect your students' diverse needs and backgrounds.

By completing this course, you'll master appropriate strategies for promoting genuine student engagement in your elementary general music classroom while building the kind of classroom community where every student feels valued and supported. You'll leave with immediately implementable techniques for creating positive learning environments, managing transitions effectively, and fostering the kind of classroom culture that enhances both musical learning and personal growth for all your students.

 

Objectives

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  1. Apply Jerome Bruner's three modes of representation (enactive, iconic, symbolic) to enhance student learning in your music lessons
  2. Implement specific community-building activities that create inclusive, supportive classroom environments
  3. Use proactive, culturally responsive classroom management strategies that prevent behavioral challenges
  4. Design engaging lesson experiences that maximize student participation and motivation
  5. Create positive learning environments where every student feels valued and ready to learn

Here is the class outline:

Introduction

Meet your instructor and understand the comprehensive approach you'll take to transforming student engagement in your elementary music classroom.

Meet the Presenter - Jenny Gee
Introduction Video

Bruner's Modes of Representation

Master Jerome Bruner's three essential modes of learning and discover how to integrate enactive, iconic, and symbolic approaches effectively into your music lessons.

Bruner's 3 Steps of Learning in a Spiral Curriculum
Instructor Video - Applying Bruner's Modes
Personal Reflection 1 (Optional)

Creating a Positive Classroom Environment

Build strong classroom communities where every student feels valued, supported, and ready to engage in meaningful musical learning experiences.

The Impact of Classroom Climate and Community Building
Build a Classroom Community Through Singing
Personal Reflection 2 (Optional)
Instructor Video - Community Building Activities

Compassionate Classroom Management

Implement proactive, compassionate classroom management strategies that prevent problems while addressing challenges with empathy and cultural responsiveness.

General Music Classrooms
Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Strategies
5 Steps to Proactive Classroom Management
Personal Reflection 3 (Optional)
Approaching Discipline with Compassion
Instructor Video - Comprehensive Management Strategies

Student Engagement

Implement proven engagement strategies that keep students actively involved in musical learning while building their confidence and motivation to participate.

Effective Ways to Engage Students Using Music Education
“Tossing” around Lesson Ideas That Maximize Student Engagement
Personal Reflection 4 (optional)
Instructor Video - Practical Engagement Strategies

Conclusion

Final Thoughts
Check for Understanding
Additional Content
Course Completion
Course Feedback

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:

Music ConstructED 2-hour PD Certificate of Completion
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