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Teaching Music Effectively (TME)

Teaching Music Effectively (TME)

Location: University of Teesside's School of Computing

Date: 21/06/2008

Type: Live event

Platform (a new classical music development organisation unique to the Tees Valley) is working in Partnership with the University of Teesside's School of Computing to bring the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music four-day tutor training course to the Tees Valley - 21/22nd June and 20/21st September.

Teaching Music Effectively covers the main issues that need to be explored as part of a career in music. It is designed to meet the needs of those relatively new to teaching who will benefit from support and guidance as they develop teaching skills and insights into learning. TME is also suitable for more experienced teachers in need of professional refreshment.

Teaching topics include:

• Understanding teaching and learning

• Improvisation

• ICT in music teaching

• Lesson and curriculum planning

• Group teaching

• Music in schools

The course is delivered by members of the Associated Board's 120 strong Professional Development Panel. Participants work with a Course Leader who deals with the day-to-day running of the course and leads generic sessions on teaching and learning in music. They also work closely with a subject specific mentor talking through instrument specific ideas and concepts.

Benefits:

• An insight into current trends in music education

• Opportunity to meet and network with other instrumental and vocal teachers

• A refreshed approach

• Introduction to new teaching ideas

• Certificate of completion for your professional development file

Course Structure:

• Two weekends, a total of four study days • A gap between the first and second weekends during which participants complete: - One action research project - One lesson observation recorded and sent to the subject mentor for feedback

contact mail@platformteesvalley.org.uk for a booking form or visit the website www.platformteesvalley.org.uk for more info.



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