Leadership
Throughout my time in my music education classes, I have been able to gain practical experience in the classroom and learn management techniques to prepare me to be a better leader. I have learned more about what it means to be a stakeholder in education and the roles that a music teacher has. Important qualities for a teacher and leader of the classroom are to have the ability to provide an inclusive environment that encourages student interaction. A teacher should have an ethic of care in the classroom to provide a safe and encouraging learning community. It is imperative to be an example to the students. Regardless of the age level being taught, I believe that a quality teacher should exemplify how to show respect and kindness to others, and demonstrate professional behavior. These qualities can allow for the students to look up to the teacher as a leader in addition to being an educator.
All of these qualities are some that I hope to attain prior to being a student teacher. I look forward to taking more classes and having more field experiences that will help me to gain more knowledge of what it takes to be a music teacher.
One of the first experiences I had teaching was in the summer of 2016 at Bay View Music Festival. I had the opportunity to participate in an outreach class. During this time, I was able to learn how to teach and introduce the violin and other string instruments to kindergarten aged children in the community there. I learned more about how to plan a lesson and explain music related topics to young children. I look forward to gaining more experience as a leader and teacher as I progress in my studies at JMU.
All of these qualities are some that I hope to attain prior to being a student teacher. I look forward to taking more classes and having more field experiences that will help me to gain more knowledge of what it takes to be a music teacher.
One of the first experiences I had teaching was in the summer of 2016 at Bay View Music Festival. I had the opportunity to participate in an outreach class. During this time, I was able to learn how to teach and introduce the violin and other string instruments to kindergarten aged children in the community there. I learned more about how to plan a lesson and explain music related topics to young children. I look forward to gaining more experience as a leader and teacher as I progress in my studies at JMU.
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