Another important behavioural management technique is maintaining high expectations of your students.
Obviously the expectations must meet the students where they are at the time, and they build from there.
Giving feedback must always be authentic. Never say “fabulous work” unless you really mean it.
It’s very important that the students respect your integrity and they can rely on your feedback as being honest.
This is helpful to their understanding and continued improvement.
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We offer educational items that lead to an engaging learning experience, develop a student’s interest in music, and improve their musical abilities.
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Ep 42 – Favourite Melodic Game – Solfa Knockout Pt 2
One of my students’ most favourite games and mine too….part 2. A superb game to confirm and develop aural skills using solfege hand-signs. Ensure you watch Ep 41 first
Ep 41 – Favourite Melodic Game – Solfa Knockout Pt 1
One of my students’ most favourite games and mine too….you’ll see why! A superb game to confirm and develop aural skills using solfege hand-signs. Start with a song using the
Ep 40 – Student Attention Grabbers
A few effective ways to grab students’ attention when you want to bring them back from individual practise (which I call “bubble time”) or small group work. These ‘attention grabbers’
Ep 39 – High Expectations
Another important behavioural management technique is maintaining high expectations of your students. Obviously the expectations must meet the students where they are at the time, and they build from there.
Ep 38 – Quick Name Tip
“What was your name again?” This is the most effective tip for learning names. Building relationships is at the core of our teaching and learning names is an ESSENTIAL
Ep 37 – Favourite Rhythm Game ‘Splash’ – Pt 2
Second part video introducing you to my favourite game of SPLASH! Students always come away from this game with a better understanding of rhythm and their ability to read
