COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively incorporate music into their teaching practices. The course content covers the role of music in cognitive, emotional, and social development, various music genres, styles, and cultural traditions, as well as practical techniques for integrating music into diverse subject areas. By learning to sing and play instruments, teachers can create a more engaging and interactive learning environment, making it easier for students to understand and retain information.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
1) Primary and secondary school teachers: Engage students with music, enhancing cognitive development, creativity, and emotional well-being for diverse age groups.
2) Special education teachers: Address unique learning challenges through multisensory musical experiences, promoting engagement and retention for students with special needs.
3) School administrators and curriculum developers: Gain insight into incorporating music into school programs, fostering a creative and inclusive learning environment.
4) Music teachers: Learn strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration, enriching students' understanding of connections between music and other subjects.
5) Early childhood educators: Facilitate language acquisition, motor coordination, and social-emotional growth with music-based teaching methods in preschool and kindergarten settings.
OBJECTIVES:
1) Enhance participants' understanding of the role of music in cognitive, emotional, and social development, and its potential to create an engaging learning environment.
2) Develop practical skills and techniques for integrating music into various subject areas, fostering interdisciplinary connections and a holistic educational approach.
3) Equip participants with strategies to adapt music-based activities to diverse learning needs, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all students.
4) Explore various music genres, styles, and cultural traditions, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation among participants and their students.
5) Encourage collaboration and communication between teachers from different disciplines, facilitating the exchange of ideas and the development of innovative, music-integrated projects.
6) Foster participants' ability to assess the impact of music integration on student learning outcomes and adapt their teaching practices accordingly to maximize the benefits of music in the classroom.
SAMPLE PROGRAMME:
1) Monday
- Welcome, orientation and briefing before classes
- Introduction to Music Integration - Understanding the Benefits and Theory
- Exploring Music Genres, Styles, and Cultural Traditions
2) Tuesday
- Practical Techniques for Integrating Music into Core Subjects (Part 1 and 2)
3) Wednesday
- Adapting Music-Based Activities for Diverse Learning Needs
- Collaborative Project Planning - Developing Interdisciplinary Music-Integrated Lessons
4) Thursday
- Classroom Management Strategies for Music-Integrated Learning Environments
- Hands-on Workshop - Designing and Implementing Music-Based Activities
5) Friday
- Assessing the Impact of Music Integration on Student Learning Outcomes
- Course Reflection, Feedback, and Action Planning for Future Implementation
*** SATURDAY ***
CULTURAL TRIP: One Full Day Cultural Visit (optional, additional fee)
Przykładowe zajęcia dodatkowe:
beach games, beach volleyball, bowling *, cycling *, surfing *, water sports *, pływanie
bicycle tours *, boat cruises *, city tour/walk, conversation practice, cooking lessons, cultural activities, guided museum tours, guided walks, orientation tour, pub and restaurant evenings, seminars on various subjects, sightseeng, theme workshops
Bolonia *, Tarifa *, Castle of “Guzmán el Bueno” *, Tavira Tower *, Cádiz
* zajęcia dodatkowo płatne
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