Great Resource for Online Music Education Lesson Plans
When most people think of education resources, they probably think strictly of core academic subjects like math, English, science or even physical education. But there are just as many tools online for those teaching in the arts, so music educators should spend some time learning how to utilize the best of them. Some are professional development areas of education professional organizations. Others are run by advocacy and education support groups that seek to actively assist the teachers they are fighting for. No matter what your preference, bookmark some of these resources for future consultation the next time you feel stumped for a lesson plan idea.
The National Association for Music Education (MENC) has a resource called My Music Class that hosts lessons plans customizable for any grade level, from pre-k to university. You can also search for lesson plans by categories and national standards to further limit your searches. Then there’s the Art/Music/Drama community at Edutopia, where music teachers can participate in discussions and network with other educators to share ideas and perspectives on music education. Additionally, you’ll find inspirational stories to motivate your instruction in the “Schools That Work” section, and other resources like blogs, videos, and lesson plans by searching “music education.”
Diversifying your lesson plans as a music teacher can mean the difference between a student maintaining an interest in music or losing it, because they’re bored with the same old lessons day in and day out. By pursuing an online music education, you can learn about a wealth of other strategies that will help you become a leader in these online and real world communities you become involved in. Aside from updating your knowledge of today’s best music education strategies, you’ll also have a more direct opportunity to network with other instructors and learn some of the latest technologies to improve the quality of your instruction.
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