Created a second draft with Mr. Norman today, this time detailing 12 weeks' worth of music class. Link.
Essential Questions:
- Which musicians do you admire?
- How did said musicians get their start?
- How did they approach learning music?
- How do you intend to learn to play a musical instrument?
Project Overview:
Students will learn the basics of an instrument to be able to play a simple piece after a period of 12 weeks. They will need to research musicians they enjoy admire and how they learnt their skillset. They then will choose from a limited selection of instruments and songs to learn. Having learnt these skills, they will then need to tutor others to the same level and perform their chosen piece in front of an informal audience.
Deliverables:
- Online blog with a record of personal goals and growth.
- Performance of a recognizable piece of music.
- Student generated tutorial book or video based on the method they used to learn their skillset.
This will be used to teach others to the same level.
Project Map:
Week One:
- Introduce project
- Set up blogs
- Present options
o Guitar, Uke, Keyboard, or instruments identified in class.
o Song choices - http://www.guitarfriendly.net/easy-guitar-songs-for-beginners/
- Homework – Answer essential questions
Week Two:
- Analyse existing tutorials
- Discuss tutorials in small groups (What they do well, what needs improvement)
- Learn basic mechanics (Tuning, maintenance)
- Homework – Write up discussion results
Weeks Three - Six:
- Use tutorials to learn instrument of choice
- Periodic check ins
- Homework – Continuously record progress on blog (at least weekly)
Week Seven:
- Buddy critique
- Practice teaching methods to one another
- Homework – Continuously record progress on blog (at least weekly)
Weeks Eight – Ten:
- Fine tune skills
- Be ready to perform
- Think about tutoring plan (Best ways)
- Homework – Creating tutorial video or workbook
Week Eleven:
- Showcase progress
- Begin implementing tutorials
- Final round of critique
Week Twelve:
- Final performance
- Presentation of tutorials
Critiquing:
- Use Kind, Helpful, Specific statements while critiquing
- What works?
- What could be improved?
- Be constructive
Project Reflection:
- If you were to do this project again, how would you make it better?
- Do you think you will continue learning this instrument?
- How can you further improve your skillset?
- If you were to grade your group, what grade would you give them? What about yourself?
- How do you think this project related to the real world?
Essential Questions:
- Which musicians do you admire?
- How did said musicians get their start?
- How did they approach learning music?
- How do you intend to learn to play a musical instrument?
Project Overview:
Students will learn the basics of an instrument to be able to play a simple piece after a period of 12 weeks. They will need to research musicians they enjoy admire and how they learnt their skillset. They then will choose from a limited selection of instruments and songs to learn. Having learnt these skills, they will then need to tutor others to the same level and perform their chosen piece in front of an informal audience.
Deliverables:
- Online blog with a record of personal goals and growth.
- Performance of a recognizable piece of music.
- Student generated tutorial book or video based on the method they used to learn their skillset.
This will be used to teach others to the same level.
Project Map:
Week One:
- Introduce project
- Set up blogs
- Present options
o Guitar, Uke, Keyboard, or instruments identified in class.
o Song choices - http://www.guitarfriendly.net/easy-guitar-songs-for-beginners/
- Homework – Answer essential questions
Week Two:
- Analyse existing tutorials
- Discuss tutorials in small groups (What they do well, what needs improvement)
- Learn basic mechanics (Tuning, maintenance)
- Homework – Write up discussion results
Weeks Three - Six:
- Use tutorials to learn instrument of choice
- Periodic check ins
- Homework – Continuously record progress on blog (at least weekly)
Week Seven:
- Buddy critique
- Practice teaching methods to one another
- Homework – Continuously record progress on blog (at least weekly)
Weeks Eight – Ten:
- Fine tune skills
- Be ready to perform
- Think about tutoring plan (Best ways)
- Homework – Creating tutorial video or workbook
Week Eleven:
- Showcase progress
- Begin implementing tutorials
- Final round of critique
Week Twelve:
- Final performance
- Presentation of tutorials
Critiquing:
- Use Kind, Helpful, Specific statements while critiquing
- What works?
- What could be improved?
- Be constructive
Project Reflection:
- If you were to do this project again, how would you make it better?
- Do you think you will continue learning this instrument?
- How can you further improve your skillset?
- If you were to grade your group, what grade would you give them? What about yourself?
- How do you think this project related to the real world?
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