Shifting Gears: Moving Towards a Learner Centered Ensemble (30 Minutes)

Lifetime
All levels
1 lesson
1 quiz
68 students

Course Description

Active participation, student agency, and increased creativity are all things you will find in a learner-centered ensemble. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for incorporating learner-centered practices into your ensemble. As the teacher’s role shifts to that of a facilitator, students can take ownership over the music-making process, allowing their learning to become more relevant and longer-lasting. When this shift in roles is done intentionally, teachers and students work together to create experiences that are more meaningful for everyone.

Course Objectives

During the workshop, you will:

1. Understand the importance of a learner-centered classroom.

2. Learn to view ensembles in a new and different way.

3. Discover new ways to select repertoire based around students needs and wants.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Ask your students questions by leaving space in your classroom instruction to do so.

2. Include students in goal setting at the beginning of the school year by having open dialogue with them and asking questions.

3. Allow students to run rehearsals by offering them musical suggestions and letting them make musical decisions.

Requirements for Completion

To complete this workshop, you will:

1. Complete 1 workshop.

2. Take 1 short, multiple-choice quiz.

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Theresa Hoover

Theresa Hoover is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences and help teachers transform their classrooms to become student-centered learning environments. Theresa has taught music in a variety of settings, most recently teaching middle school band in Northern Virginia. Theresa is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, frequently working with teachers to help integrate technology into their music classes. She is the author of the book, Empowering Ensembles With Technology, and the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students. Theresa is currently working towards a PhD in Music Learning and Teaching at Arizona State University and teaches undergraduate music education classes.

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