Reflection 4

I really liked the video we watch in class about "what teacher's make" video. I really thought about about that situation and what would I said if they had asked me that question. My reaction would have been that same but not as intense as he said it. Even though I really felt all that he said. It's remarkable how we as teachers will have so much impact on so many children and wonder how much of it is worth it. Of course it is! We will be shaping the future America. Content area classes such as PE, Aggi, Art, and Music are just as important to Americas students as core classes. What will encourage children when theses subjects are gone from the public schools?

Chapter 4 covers many interesting ideas that blend elements that engage students to be successful. I like big points of the chapter that talked about finding alternatives within each text books and other genres. A "balance reading" is good way to put it when integrating Fiction vs. Nonfiction, Choice vs. Assigned, Classic vs. Contemporary Works, Hard vs. Easy, Short vs. Long,....etc.

All these points can be applied to music as well. I could assign a piece of music to the student and would make them read the background of the composer. What was the purpose of the music?, what period did he live in?, what style and form was it composed in? All these thing are important and necessary to interpret the music as the composer intended.

I found that Classroom Library is a very important point and an easy resource to build in any subject and content area. Especially for Band, A music Library is critical for students that are building on their repertoire. Music can be very expensive and as a teacher is very important to keep the music library growing. It would have been nice to see music related books in subject matters book.