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How many students in the Top 10 of your Class of 2024 were involved in the arts? Were the Val or Sal involved? What about those in the Top 20 percent? How many students involved in the arts have low attendance rates and high rates of disciplinary issues?

This is what I have learned during my teaching career.

I'm thrilled that educators from across the globe, including China, Argentina, the USA, Australia, Nepal, Italy, and Germany, are registered for tomorrow's virtual professional development session. MelodyStudio enables students to write original songs, regardless of their musical skill level or background. In our PDs, we learn how to spark students' interest, enhance learning, and assess their understanding creatively through the universal language of music and songwriting. Here are four reasons why integrating music and songwriting elevates education: -Engagement: Music uniquely captures and retains students' interest, fueling their creativity and deepening their connection to the learning material. -Learning Enhancement: Songwriting makes complex concepts memorable and engaging, enriching the students' academic experience. -Creative Assessment: Songwriting transcends traditional evaluation methods, offering innovative insights into students' understanding and abilities. -Social & Emotional Learning: Music nurtures crucial life skills, including self-awareness and empathy, essential for holistic student development. Upcoming sessions: April 13, 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT April 27, 11 AM PDT / 2 PM EDT May 4th, 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT (join our Star Wars-themed PD!) Register on our website or via the hyperlinks in the attached PDF.

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Ignite a Love of Lifelong Learning, Enhancing Primary School Student Engagement and Growth Picture sparking a passion for learning that stays with your students for life—ABC of Opera workshops do just that, making every lesson an adventure in discovery This is exactly the environment ABC of Opera workshops create, blending classical music with hands-on storytelling to bring history and the arts alive. At a recent Powys workshop, a teacher commented how, “Mark’s energy and passion captivated both the students and staff, creating a buzzing atmosphere. His unique approach inspired us as educators, making the session seamless, inclusive, and engaging throughout.” When students are actively involved and inspired like this, they engage more deeply with academic content, transforming that excitement into long-term growth and a lifelong love for learning. Educators find that ABC of Opera workshops enrich their curriculum, creating an energised classroom where students thrive. Imagine watching even the quietest students step up with confidence, connecting what they learn to a larger story. How could bringing an immersive, creative learning environment like this impact your primary school students’ engagement and academic journey? #LifelongLearning #CreativeEducation #StudentEngagement #EmpoweredTeachers

Below is an excerpt from my doctoral dissertation (1989) City University, London. ‘English Gypsy singing’ focuses on a ‘community of practice’ creative-social learning activity and refers to this as a ‘situational context’ in both private and public domains. This perspective broke from the tradition of collectors focusing on the songs and the individual performances to explore the ‘situated learning context’ of the activity of singing in a community. Section 4.74 of the thesis states: ‘All three singing roles were evident in this context: Novice, Participating and Specialist. Pearly was the Novice, Fred and Minty were the Specialists and everyone else, the Participating Singers.‘ This situational context learning strategy is exactly the same model used by CLOCK in the Mayor of London’s Music Industry Skills Bootcamp over 35 years later. Private domain work that provides a safe space to explore/prepare with less pressure and learn and build capabilities to engage in the more public domain where work is evaluated by all stakeholders so increased pressure. This situational learning cycle continues to develop, deepen and broaden the capabilities of the individual and the engaging community in an increasing spiral of individual and community development.

Innovative Teaching Methods in the Modern Classroom> source: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://lnkd.in/d9b-bPej... License code: LPO8K7PVLNTXUGEI In the realm of education, the dynamism of teaching methods has become a pivotal factor in shaping the trajectory of students' learning outcomes. The modern classroom, characterized by its diversity and rapidly evolving demands, necessitates a shift from traditional pedagogy towards more innovative teaching techniques. The crux of innovative teaching lies in its student-centric approach. It acknowledges the unique learning patterns of each student rather than viewing them through the lens of a standardized curriculum. By doing so, it fosters an inclusive environment where the potential of each student is harnessed and nurtured. This ultimately cultivates a deep-seated sense of curiosity, thus transforming the act of learning from a mere obligation to an engaging pursuit. https://lnkd.in/dfCw2p8V

Musicians teaching in higher education talk to me about feeling ‘othered’ by their institution, i.e., being made to feel unconfident and in deficit at work… …which leads to them feeling conflicted between loving teaching their craft/skills to keen students and sitting in ‘pointless talkshop’ meetings designed (it seems) to ‘make me feel out of my depth’. So they end up feeling stressed and having significant doubts about their choice to move into teaching in a conservatoire or similar vocational higher education provider. In our conversations, we explore strategies for coping with the whole ‘edu-speak’ side of today’s higher education landscape, how the embodied knowledge and experience these musicians bring to the student is the greatest asset these institutions have, and that - crucially - their feelings of being out-of-their-depth are more common than they realise. These conversations help reposition these clients in their own terms, and result in a clearer sense of purpose, fulfillment, and confidence in their working lives. Make the choice to improve your situation. I’d be happy to talk when you’re ready.

Chapter 8: Hearing History excerpt: I tell all my pre-service teachers- you cannot be a good teacher and not be an avid reader. Once, while on a World War I (WWI) kick, I came across a title of a famous WWI novel-Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo...While reading Johnny Got His Gun I discovered an article that discussed the book and the legendary rock group Metallica. Maybe you already know what I am about to tell you, but what I discovered blew my mind and transformed my teaching. Want to learn how to incorporate music in your teaching? Check out my new book: https://lnkd.in/gDwDKWXB

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