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students, no two classes are the same, no two classes have the same
behavioural problems, and no two classes have the same learning styles.
I plan to teach senior years band and middle years band. A band
classroom is a little bit different than a regular classroom. You are handing
teenagers noisemakers and telling them to control their sounds. The chances
of them doing this are very slim indeed. But I believe, that with the right
approach, it can be done. Music can be a place where fun and learning
goal is to teach them all about music as well as real life experiences. I want
I have a very strong belief that music is for everyone, not just the
talented few. Anyone who wants to learn about music has the right to learn,
administration also have the option to join. I believe that this is a great way
for them to see what we really do inside a music classroom. We dont just sit
around and make noise all class, there is real learning going on. Learning of
lifelong skills that students will always be able to take with them wherever
I believe that every student has a right to an education. Every student will
learn in their own unique way and has the right not to be disrupted while
they learn. It is our job as teachers to keep the peace in the classroom and
education.
I believe that students should take responsibility for their own actions
regardless of their age. We are responsible for teaching our students how to
helping them develop skills they will be using in the real world. One of these
and the teacher. Students and teachers need to work together to create a
safe and inviting learning atmosphere. If students feel that they are a part of
the classroom. Teachers should not just set the rules and expect students to
spark this motivation. It is our job as their teachers to be there for them
along with their parents, I will be one of their biggest cheerleaders; I support
their right to make decisions and will help them achieve their goals and
aspirations.
I believe that teachers should handle behaviour issues in private with the
publicly in front of the entire class, that may scar the student. The student
likely that the offending student will just become angry and try to retaliate. If
the situation is dealt with privately, the student might open up more and the
teacher might be able to discover what the cause of the misbehaviour was in
I believe that the rules should be clear, and easy to follow. There shouldnt
be too many rules in place, if there are too many rules, students wont be
able to keep track and will be more likely to break them. The rules need to be
clear and simple. Students need to be a part of the rule making process. I
I believe that I, as the teacher, need to be clear with the students. I expect
be able to do the same with them. I believe that an open and trusting
I believe that students and teachers need to set goals at the beginning of
the year and work together to achieve those goals. Class meetings need to
be arranged to assess the process. Both the teacher and the students need
to collaborate in the goal setting. Teachers need to be the facilitators but the
students should decide what their goals should be for the upcoming year.
Start out by acknowledging each and every student. Show them that you
care each and every day. Students misbehave to get attention. Start the day
by giving each student some positive attention. If students start the day with
attention, they will be less likely to act out during the day. I try to find a
Set a list of clear and consistent rules. Rules need to be consistent all of the
time. Students always need to know and be aware of these rules. The rules
set for the classroom need to be short and clear. There cant be too many
rules. Specify the rules clearly, make sure every student understands.
less likely to misbehave if they have respect for their teacher. Make sure to
how their children are doing in school. Not just bad grades and behaviour but
be sure to let parents know when their children are doing well in your
classes. Students want to be recognized for what they are doing well.
Keep the rules on a poster somewhere visible inside the classroom. Keep it
somewhere where all the students can see it, that way if a reminder is
process. Let them all have their voice. Have students help decide what the
Every student will learn at their own pace. We as teachers need to be flexible
and patient and allow our students to work at their own pace. We must offer
Have students sit in different spots periodically throughout the year. Make
sure they dont sit beside anyone who plays the same instrument as them
order.
Praise the students who are doing well and working hard. If disruptive
students see that you are giving positive attention to students who are
following the rules, they will likely stop misbehaving. Most students
misbehave for attention. They will see that you are giving the attention to
Track the students misbehaviour. Make sure to keep a log of what is going on
and see if it is getting better or worse over time. If it is getting better, praise
the student. If it is getting worse, take the student aside privately and
discuss the behaviour. Try to identify the need behind the behaviour and
give that student a job to do. The case may be that they are bored and need
Modify the environment or activity. Sometimes just changing the position you
teach the class from is beneficial. Students have to focus their attention on a
new part of the room. It wont be the same thing every day which will keep
them interested. They may not find the activity they are doing to be fun. Try
teaching it in a new way or asking for their input on what they would like to
do different.
Listen to what students want. Actively listen to them. Help them come to
terms with their own misbehaviour. They may get to the root of the problem
on their own. From there, you can help them fix the problem.
Make sure the students know that they have your support. The students
need to know that their teacher is always going to be there for them.
Above all, be able to enjoy your students and your class. It is never a good
idea to come off as a stick in the mud. A teacher needs to be able to smile
and laugh within their classroom. Students will respect you if you are able to
laugh and joke with them. This being said, it is also extremely important to
classes.
Make sure to keep a poster of all the routines on the wall in a place where it
Dont just hand out the procedures and routines on the first day of classes
then forget about them throughout the rest of the year, make sure you
reference them often throughout the year so they remain fresh in yours and
Remember that every student and every class is different and has different
learning styles. Some of these routines may have to be adapted to suit the
Make sure to explain why the routine is important to the students and model
it and follow it yourself. Write the repertoire list in order on the board before
class begins. That way, students know what is happening before class even
starts and can get ready for it. My repertoire list is written on the board prior
Rules
1. When my hands go up, instruments go up. When my hands come
I cut them off and put my hands down, instruments come down as
their playing.
This rule lines up quite nicely with an outcome from the K-8 Manitoba Music
can be asked.
- In music, everyone will have their own opinion on how it is supposed
not their own. If they want to try a new instrument, they are to ask
instruments.
These are the three main rules of the classroom. I will introduce these rules
at the beginning of the year and keep them posted in a place that is visible
and make sure they are being followed. Class meetings will be held about
every two weeks and there it will be discussed if we need to modify or add
each other, the teacher, the environment, and their instruments. In return,
the teacher will show respect towards the students and their own individual
learning needs.
Examples
1. While conducting a piece, I bring my hands down to cut the ensemble
off and to bring to light a new technique the students can be learning.
One student is not watching and continues playing long after my hands
are brought down. The other students have stopped playing and are
tired of this one student not following the rules. This seems to be a
chronic issue. I praise the rest of the students for stopping when my
hands are brought down and thank them for following the rules. I
ignore this one student who is not following the rules. If this continues,
I will enter the ensemble myself with an instrument. I will sit beside the
offending student and play with them. Most likely, my close proximity
will make them stop. I can be right there to tell them that the rest of
the ensemble has stopped playing and therefore, they should stop as
well. I will bring up the issue in a class meeting and ask what the other
2. I break the students down into groups and send them off to do
have difficulties in. I walk around the room offering help wherever I am
needed. I notice that one group is trading instruments. I see them and I
say the offending students names. I slowly walk over to them until I
am right behind their chairs. They know what they are doing is against
the rules so I shouldnt have to remind them. Once I am there, out of
3. After class is finished, a student takes their instrument out of the class
disrupt other classes that are going on. I would walk into the hallway to
see the student playing their instrument. I would take that student into
my office and ask why they are playing their instrument in the hallway.
I would listen to the students reasoning. If the reason were that the
would accommodate them and give them extra practice time at school.
Before the school year even begins, send a letter or email to the parents of
all the students in the class explaining who you are and what you hope to
Invite them out to a meet the teacher event. Being a band classroom, invite
the students to join and give all the students and parents instruments. Teach
popular folk tunes or familiar songs by ear so everyone can partake in music
making together. Make it a fun relaxing environment. This will show the
parents what their children are doing in band every day. Give the parents a
chance to ask you questions after the music making. Tell them about yourself
and make them feel comfortable. Make it clear that you only want what is
contact with the parents. Do not just let them know when their child is doing
poorly in school or misbehaving in school, but also let them know when their
child is doing well, such as their behaviour being exceptional or when they
are really improving on something. This will show the parents that you care
Hold a student parent band night every so often, not just once a year. Bring
baking or some other form of snack for afterward. Try to do this several times
during the year. Its a fun way for the parents to get to know you, and also a
great way for them to see what their child is learning in your classroom. Its
also a great time for the parents to ask questions because it is a comfortable
single classroom. Diversity can come in all different forms including cultural
In cultural diversity, one needs to be sensitive to all the needs of all the
students. The teacher should be educated in all the different cultures of their
students. Every student will have a different learning style and that may be
that they are not prejudiced against any other culture. They must treat every
Social class is another area of diversity. Instruments cost money to rent. Part
have extra instruments owned by the school for cases like this. The student
would have to sign a waiver saying that they wont let any harm come to the
instrument while they are in possession of it. It is a way for all students to be
belief that every student who wants to learn music has the right to learn
work together. Any student who is willing to put in the effort deserves to be
given the chance. A student with a disability may need more assistance than
then rest of the students but it is our obligation as teachers to give them that
assistance. If it cannot be done during class time, time will always be made
to teach that person. This is also a good way for exceptionally gifted students
to go above and beyond. The teacher can implement a buddy system and
have a gifted student work with one of the students with a disability.
Conclusion
teacher, I am there to guide them through the process and facilitate their
actions. At the senior years level, our students will be out of school soon,
and they need to have the skills and the maturity to take responsibility for
their own actions. They need to learn how to make their own decisions and
need to show that they can own up to their choices and be accountable for
their actions.
their thinking. I do not believe in ordering students around and having them
behave like robots. Students should have the ability to make their own
choices. They should have the wisdom to be able to make their own choices;
ends of it. We need to set high expectations for our students if we hope to
see them achieve their goals. We need to show them that we have
confidence in them and that we are there to support them every step of the
way.