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73 | What is Universal Design for Learning? diversity iep inclusive lesson planning that music podcast May 04, 2022

A few years back, Lauren Marcinkowski introduced me to the concept of Universal Design for Learning and I was HOOKED.

Since then, I’ve done a decent amount of research into UDL as part of my graduate research for my Master’s degree and I’ve been able to see incredibly positive...

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66 | Curriculum Mapping in the Music Room curriculum educational tips lesson planning teacher tips Feb 16, 2022

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re reinventing the wheel every time you sit down to lesson plan, this episode is for YOU!

In this week’s episode of That Music Podcast I talk about curriculum mapping and how investing some time to do it can actually help you save time.

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64| Elementary Choir with Emma Bassett curriculum educational tips elementary music general music lesson planning music class resources show notes that music podcast Jan 12, 2022

 


This week’s episode is all about choir at the elementary level. You are not going to want to miss this fantastic interview with Emma Bassett.

Emma Bassett was born and raised in Wisconsin, but got to Texas as fast as she could! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin...

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Using Technology for Easy Sub Plans distance learning educational tips first year lesson planning teacher tips technology Jan 11, 2022

      Teaching during a pandemic challenged music educators everywhere as our typical lessons and activities had to be reimagined for so many situations. Asynchronous learning home? No instruments available? Singing is not allowed?  I feel like the questions far exceeded the...

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Should I Use Popular Music in My Classroom? first year lesson planning music class activities music class resources Oct 05, 2021

 

      Popular music is something that can be surprisingly divisive within the music education community. People who don’t support the use of it within the classroom have many reasons for their lack of support such as: 

  • The subject material is inappropriate
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50 | How Curriculum Mapping Changed My Teaching classroom tips curriculum first year lesson planning show notes that music podcast Sep 21, 2021

 


My lessons were a bit of a jumbled mess my first year of teaching. I’ll be the first one to say that I spent the majority of my first year just trying to survive.

But once I started mapping out my curriculum, everything changed.

This week’s episode is all about the process of...

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