The Confident Music Educator Course
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Module I: Introduction
Lesson 1: Meet Your Instructors
Meet and Greet
CC: Build Your Network
Lesson 2: Course Goals and Standard Activities
Lesson 3: TCME Journal Video
RL: TCME Complete Journal Modules I-IX
Terms and Conditions
Individual Coaching Sessions
Individual Coaching Session with Jessica Grant
Individual Coaching Session with Danielle Larrick
Module II: Resources
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Lesson 1: The Challenge
QC: Prioritize
RL: Master List of Resources
CC: Master Resource List
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part I = Experience
JR: Experience
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part II = Current Resources
JR: Current Resources
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part III = When A Lesson Doesn't Go As Planned
RL: Smashing Boundaries Idea List
QC: Dig From the Trash Can
Module III: Creating a Vision
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Lesson 1: The Big Picture
Lesson 2: Ditch the Stigma
QC: Design Your Space
JR: Dream Big
Lesson 3: Talk it Out Part I = The Power of Simple Conversation
Lesson 3: Talk it Out Part II = Opportunities for Meaningful Conversations
RL: Musician Profile
RL: End of Workshop Survey
RL: End of Trimester Survey
Lesson 4: Making Space for Reflection
RL: Lesson/Unit Quick Reflection
QC: The Habit of Reflection
Module IV: Part I Educating the Whole Student
Lesson 1: Project Based Learning
RL: PBL Activities
Lesson 2: Orff Approach Overview
RL: Orff Lesson Activities
Lesson 3: Dalcroze Approach Overview
RL: Dalcroze Lesson Activities
Lesson 4: Kodály Approach Overview
RL: Kodály Lesson Activities
Lesson 5: Music Learning Theory Overview
RL: Music Learning Theory Lesson Activities
Lesson 6: Modern Band Overview
RL: Sample Modern Band Lesson Plans
Lesson 7: Keep It Relevant
RL: Playlist Request Form
QC: Relevancy Check 101
CC: How does it look in YOUR classroom?
Module IV: Part II MS Students Social, Emotional, Physical and Vocal Development
RL: Conversation about Student Development (Social, Emotional, Physical, and Vocal)
Module V: Planning
Lesson 1: What Lesson Planning Can Do
QC: Designing a Plan
RL: Using National, State, or District Standards to Guide Planning
CC: Make a list of teaching concepts and standards for one grade level
Lesson 3: Creating Music Concept Flow Charts
CC: Create a flow chart for one grade level
Lesson 4: Long Range Planning (Year, Semester, and Trimester)
RL: Long Range Planning (Trimester) Process Walk-Through
CC: Part I Create a long range plan for one grade level (year, semester, trimester)
RL: Monthly Lesson Plan Video Walk-Through
CC: Part II Create a monthly plan for one grade level
Lesson 5: Short Term Weekly Planning
RL: Curriculum Map Template
Lesson 6: Daily Lesson Planning
RL: Danielle and Jessica Talk About Lesson Planning (Video and Podcast Links)
CC: Create your daily lesson plan template
Module VI: Assessment
Assessment Survey
Lesson 1: How We Assess
RL: Assessment Examples
Lesson 2: Pre-Assessment
QC: Create a Pre-Assessment
Lesson 3: Keeping Track of Student Growth
Lesson 4: Rubrics (Holistic, Analytic, Developmental, Single Point, and Checklists)
QC: Create a Rubric
Lesson 5: Assessing Specific Musical Skills
RL: Carnegie Hall Rubric and Assessment Examples
QC: Create a Rubric for a Specific Music Skill
Lesson 6: Assessing Individual and Group Projects
Lesson 7: Assessing through Drawing, Speaking, and Video
RL: Comparing and Contrasting Assessments
Module VII: Technology
Lesson 1: Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Lesson 2: How to Monitor and Set Expectations for Technology Use
QC: Technology Resources
Lesson 3: Technology Accessories and Devices for the Music Classroom
Lesson 4: Overview of Technology Websites and Apps
Interactive Lessons: Google Sites, Classroom Screen, and EdPuzzle
Lesson 6: Digital Graphic Design with Canva
Lesson 7: Soundtrap, Chrome Music Lab, & Solfeg.io
Lesson 8: Noteflight
Lesson 9: March Madness and Spotify Monthly Listening Lessons
Lesson 10: Review Content with the Game Blooket
QC: Create a Lesson Using a Technology Resource
CC: Lesson Materials
RL: Quick Guide to Tech Resources
Share Your Experience with TCME Course
Share a Testimonial About The Confident Music Educator Course!
Module VIII: Advocacy and Communication
Lesson 1: What is Advocacy & Why is YOUR program important?
QC: Write your "Why"!
Lesson 2A: Community Sharing - Parents, Students, and Colleagues
QC: Create a Template
CC: Share Your Newsletter Template
RL: Good News from Music
Lesson 2B: Community Sharing - Programs & Performances
JR: Thinking Outside the Box
Lesson 3: Student Communication
RL: Sample Student E-mail
RL: Pink Slip
Lesson 4: Parent Communication
Lesson 5: Communicating with Administration
Lesson 6: Communicating with Colleagues
Module IX: The Whole Musician Educator
Lesson 1: Self-Care with Danielle
Lesson 2: Self-Care with Jessica
RL: Further Resources on Teacher Self-Care
QC: Create a Self-Care List
Lesson 3: Time Blocking
Lesson 4: Daily and Weekly To-do's
QC: Make a list of daily and/or weekly to-do's
RL: Agenda Powerhouse
Lesson 5: Boundaries
QC: Setting Boundaries
Lesson 6: Management Tools and Organizers (Trello, Asana,...)
QC: Explore a management site (Trello, Asana, ...)
Bonus Module: Choir
Choir Resource: Choir octavo review, introductions, and rehearsal outline
Choral Octavos
Rounds and Canons
Choir Games
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The Confident Music Educator Course
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Module I: Introduction
Lesson 1: Meet Your Instructors
Meet and Greet
CC: Build Your Network
Lesson 2: Course Goals and Standard Activities
Lesson 3: TCME Journal Video
RL: TCME Complete Journal Modules I-IX
Terms and Conditions
Individual Coaching Sessions
Individual Coaching Session with Jessica Grant
Individual Coaching Session with Danielle Larrick
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Module II: Resources
Lesson 1: The Challenge
QC: Prioritize
RL: Master List of Resources
CC: Master Resource List
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part I = Experience
JR: Experience
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part II = Current Resources
JR: Current Resources
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part III = When A Lesson Doesn't Go As Planned
RL: Smashing Boundaries Idea List
QC: Dig From the Trash Can
This section is
delayed by 0 days.
Module III: Creating a Vision
Lesson 1: The Big Picture
Lesson 2: Ditch the Stigma
QC: Design Your Space
JR: Dream Big
Lesson 3: Talk it Out Part I = The Power of Simple Conversation
Lesson 3: Talk it Out Part II = Opportunities for Meaningful Conversations
RL: Musician Profile
RL: End of Workshop Survey
RL: End of Trimester Survey
Lesson 4: Making Space for Reflection
RL: Lesson/Unit Quick Reflection
QC: The Habit of Reflection
Module IV: Part I Educating the Whole Student
Lesson 1: Project Based Learning
RL: PBL Activities
Lesson 2: Orff Approach Overview
RL: Orff Lesson Activities
Lesson 3: Dalcroze Approach Overview
RL: Dalcroze Lesson Activities
Lesson 4: Kodály Approach Overview
RL: Kodály Lesson Activities
Lesson 5: Music Learning Theory Overview
RL: Music Learning Theory Lesson Activities
Lesson 6: Modern Band Overview
RL: Sample Modern Band Lesson Plans
Lesson 7: Keep It Relevant
RL: Playlist Request Form
QC: Relevancy Check 101
CC: How does it look in YOUR classroom?
Module IV: Part II MS Students Social, Emotional, Physical and Vocal Development
RL: Conversation about Student Development (Social, Emotional, Physical, and Vocal)
Module V: Planning
Lesson 1: What Lesson Planning Can Do
QC: Designing a Plan
RL: Using National, State, or District Standards to Guide Planning
CC: Make a list of teaching concepts and standards for one grade level
Lesson 3: Creating Music Concept Flow Charts
CC: Create a flow chart for one grade level
Lesson 4: Long Range Planning (Year, Semester, and Trimester)
RL: Long Range Planning (Trimester) Process Walk-Through
CC: Part I Create a long range plan for one grade level (year, semester, trimester)
RL: Monthly Lesson Plan Video Walk-Through
CC: Part II Create a monthly plan for one grade level
Lesson 5: Short Term Weekly Planning
RL: Curriculum Map Template
Lesson 6: Daily Lesson Planning
RL: Danielle and Jessica Talk About Lesson Planning (Video and Podcast Links)
CC: Create your daily lesson plan template
Module VI: Assessment
Assessment Survey
Lesson 1: How We Assess
RL: Assessment Examples
Lesson 2: Pre-Assessment
QC: Create a Pre-Assessment
Lesson 3: Keeping Track of Student Growth
Lesson 4: Rubrics (Holistic, Analytic, Developmental, Single Point, and Checklists)
QC: Create a Rubric
Lesson 5: Assessing Specific Musical Skills
RL: Carnegie Hall Rubric and Assessment Examples
QC: Create a Rubric for a Specific Music Skill
Lesson 6: Assessing Individual and Group Projects
Lesson 7: Assessing through Drawing, Speaking, and Video
RL: Comparing and Contrasting Assessments
Module VII: Technology
Lesson 1: Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Lesson 2: How to Monitor and Set Expectations for Technology Use
QC: Technology Resources
Lesson 3: Technology Accessories and Devices for the Music Classroom
Lesson 4: Overview of Technology Websites and Apps
Interactive Lessons: Google Sites, Classroom Screen, and EdPuzzle
Lesson 6: Digital Graphic Design with Canva
Lesson 7: Soundtrap, Chrome Music Lab, & Solfeg.io
Lesson 8: Noteflight
Lesson 9: March Madness and Spotify Monthly Listening Lessons
Lesson 10: Review Content with the Game Blooket
QC: Create a Lesson Using a Technology Resource
CC: Lesson Materials
RL: Quick Guide to Tech Resources
Share Your Experience with TCME Course
Share a Testimonial About The Confident Music Educator Course!
Module VIII: Advocacy and Communication
Lesson 1: What is Advocacy & Why is YOUR program important?
QC: Write your "Why"!
Lesson 2A: Community Sharing - Parents, Students, and Colleagues
QC: Create a Template
CC: Share Your Newsletter Template
RL: Good News from Music
Lesson 2B: Community Sharing - Programs & Performances
JR: Thinking Outside the Box
Lesson 3: Student Communication
RL: Sample Student E-mail
RL: Pink Slip
Lesson 4: Parent Communication
Lesson 5: Communicating with Administration
Lesson 6: Communicating with Colleagues
Module IX: The Whole Musician Educator
Lesson 1: Self-Care with Danielle
Lesson 2: Self-Care with Jessica
RL: Further Resources on Teacher Self-Care
QC: Create a Self-Care List
Lesson 3: Time Blocking
Lesson 4: Daily and Weekly To-do's
QC: Make a list of daily and/or weekly to-do's
RL: Agenda Powerhouse
Lesson 5: Boundaries
QC: Setting Boundaries
Lesson 6: Management Tools and Organizers (Trello, Asana,...)
QC: Explore a management site (Trello, Asana, ...)
Bonus Module: Choir
Choir Resource: Choir octavo review, introductions, and rehearsal outline
Choral Octavos
Rounds and Canons
Choir Games
14 Lessons
Lesson 1: What is Advocacy & Why is YOUR program important?
QC: Write your "Why"!
Lesson 2A: Community Sharing - Parents, Students, and Colleagues
QC: Create a Template
CC: Share Your Newsletter Template
RL: Good News from Music
Lesson 2B: Community Sharing - Programs & Performances
JR: Thinking Outside the Box
Lesson 3: Student Communication
RL: Sample Student E-mail
RL: Pink Slip
Lesson 4: Parent Communication
Lesson 5: Communicating with Administration
Lesson 6: Communicating with Colleagues