EDU 397I THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS
The First Week of Class C.M. Names in Gradebook Microteaching Assignment The First Week of Class Day One (Part II) Kodaly Practice Guitar (A & E together; Bass and three strum) Group Music Integration Unit Planning (books) For Tues: Scheduling and Policies (III), work on accomp. Instruments, microteaching lessons, GMIU
Start BEFORE tchr orientation Group History & traditions Preparation of Instruments Music Library First class meeting (aspirations) Preparing for the School Year
Before the school year starts Discipline Plan Assessment Plan Handbook Meeting w/ Administration First teacher meeting (music stickers) Personal visits to teachers and staff
Day One Professionalism Opening Remarks Student Input on Discipline Plan Student Health Registration (Check with the Nurse) First rehearsal (last year’s music) Use humor and smile but be consistent!
The First Week of Class Establish a Routine! Make sure they play (last year’s music/concert?) Personal warm-ups Professionalism Opening Remarks Student Input on Discipline Plan Student Health Registration (Check with the Nurse) First rehearsal (last year’s music) Use humor and smile but be consistent!
“Without music, life is a journey through a desert.” -Pat Conroy