MUSIC 23241: MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, Assistant Professor
Kent State University School of Music
Fall, 2011
CRN: 200910 – Section number: 001 – Class Days: TR 7:45a – 8:35 am - Classroom: SOM E202
Office: Band Office - 330.672.2965 - Telephone: 330.672.2965 (Kent Campus) - E-mail: mneiman@kent.edu
Office Hours: TR 9:00 – 9:55 am (Additional hours available by appointment)
BlackBoard and Text Readings
Submitted by: Katie LeMaster
Submitted for: Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, lecturer
Date: September 8, 2011
Campbell, Patricia S. (2008). Chapter 1 A Musicians Life in Teaching.
Pages 1-15.
Summary of the Article: Contrary to popular belief not all musicians are meant to teach- you have to have the right traits to be a successful teacher. Different schools have different training and class requirements but your first real teaching experience comes when you get your first job. Successful music programs come from well trained teachers but also from well planned lessons and enthusiasm for music. The more enthusiastic you are the more that the students will pay attention.
Personal statements: I agree with the author of this article. A successful band program wont be possible with people who are not up beat and motivated all the time. Another reason for a successful music teacher comes from your training. If you don't get trained in everything possible that you can in your field you can't expect everyone to listen to you.
MUSIC 23241: MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, Assistant Professor
Kent State University School of Music
Fall, 2011
CRN: 200910 – Section number: 001 – Class Days: TR 7:45a – 8:35 am - Classroom: SOM E202
Office: Band Office - 330.672.2965 - Telephone: 330.672.2965 (Kent Campus) - E-mail: mneiman@kent.edu
Office Hours: TR 9:00 – 9:55 am (Additional hours available by appointment)
BlackBoard and Text Readings
Submitted by: Katie LeMaster
Submitted for: Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, lecturer
Date: September 8, 2011
Campbell, Patricia S. (2008). Chapter 2 Great Minds in Music in Education.
Pages 16-39.
Summary of the Article: Looking back into ancient societies music has always been held in high esteem. Through church music was taught to many people. John Dewey was one of the main reformers in the reform of the American education. He thought that everyone deserved to be able to appreciate music. Music is important to the development of young children. It is healthy for students to be able to respond to music with emotions.
Personal statements: I agree with this article that music has other benefits besides the fact that you might get higher grades from playing. Music can help your everyday life even if you don't realize it. I learned about the many different people who played a key role in our education system today. Some of the people that had advocated for us in the past were presidents, famous inventors and key people in the development of education.
For your summaries here, it would be nice to have some more specific examples from the text concerning what Campbell was saying. The summaries you have submitted for both chapters 1 and 2 are not detailed enough and really miss some of the big points Campbell makes about the important attributes of music educators, and the importance of music education. The same goes for your personal reactions. They are based on the few sentences you have for your summaries, which really miss some of the big points Campbell makes. They are also very general. I think you could give more detail about your thoughts and reactions. What specifically does music help with in everyday life?
ReplyDeleteThese are reactions on the readings. Please see the syllabus requirements for these assignments and let me know if you have any questions.