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Quick Kodály Bites Part 8

Building Community in the Music Classroom

$10 | 30 min

SKU: QKB8FOVT-ODPDC

 

Welcome to Your Community-Building Journey!

Welcome to the eighth installment of Quick Kodály Bites! In this course, you'll discover how the music room serves as a natural outlet for creating an inclusive space where all learners express, create, and connect. From singing games and play parties to folk dance and creative movement, you'll master practical strategies that foster connection, inclusion, and belonging in your music classroom.

 

What You'll Learn

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

  1. Create an inclusive classroom environment where every student feels heard, valued, and encouraged to participate
  2. Implement singing games where students play WITH classmates, not AGAINST them
  3. Use play parties and folk dance to build cultural appreciation and interdependence
  4. Apply creative movement activities that develop leadership skills and deepen musical understanding
  5. Design performance opportunities that build confidence and celebrate community achievements

The course will employ a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and practical applications to facilitate learning. 

 

Carly Schieffer | Music ConstructED Team | Powered by West Music 

Here is the class outline:

Building Community Through Music

Learn practical strategies to create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel connected, valued, and excited to participate in musical experiences that build lasting community bonds.

Meet Your Instructor - Carly Schieffer
Introduction
Understanding Community in the Music Room
Singing Games and Performance Opportunities
Play Parties and Folk Dance for Connection
Creative Movement and Leadership Development
Knowledge Check
Personal Reflection (Optional)
Your Next Steps

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:

Music ConstructED 30-minute PD Certificate of Completion
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