AS19 MUSIC – Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades (mmahelar/files)

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Lesson 3
THE MUSIC TEACHER

Introduction
The previous discussions now lead us to a determination of the competencies that a music
teacher, as one charged with the responsibility of carrying out the music education program, should
possess. The music teacher should have desirable qualities for leadership such as; a pleasant and gracious
disposition in and outside the classroom, especially with the children; emotional maturity which will
allow her to meet the behavior problems that may arise in the classroom; enthusiasm and sincerity in
sharing her knowledge in music with the children; innate or an acquired sympathy and love and
understanding for children and the willingness to help them in their learning activities; self-discipline for
exemplary purposes; initiative to do with is necessary to promote the musical growth of the children; wit
and humor to brighten the classroom atmosphere; and, not the least in importance, a well-integrated and
well-adjusted personality.

Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. Identify the competencies of a music teacher in the elementary grades. (Leadership Qualities,
Musicianship, Pedagogical skill)

2. Cite the importance of having these qualities and competencies especially when dealing with learners
with diverse strengths, interests, experiences and abilities (disabilities, giftedness and talents).

Try this!
ACTIVITY:
Watch any of the following movies that exhibit Music Teachers. write a 250-word Reaction
Essay regarding the music teacher featured in the film.
Mr. Holland’s Opus
Music of the Heart
The Phantom of the Opera
School of Rock

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The Sound of Music

Think ahead!
ANALYSIS:
Write a 250-word Reaction Essay regarding the music teacher featured in the film.

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Read and Ponder

ABSTRACTION:

THE MUSIC TEACHER

The music teacher, to be an efficient one, should have an adequate musicianship which she can share with
the learners. Since singing is the core of the music education program, she should be able to sing the
songs to be taught in a smooth and flexible, mellow, and light and easy resonant tone. Her ability to sing
will be the standard of the class, since the children have the tendency to imitate the singing voice of their
teacher should have the ability to read music notation so that she can have an extensive and rich repertoire

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of instructional materials. A teacher who cannot read music well has the tendency to learn the materials
by rote from others and without a guarantee of correctness of the melody or the rhythm of the materials.

The ability to play the piano is necessary for a music teacher to enable him to make even simple
chord accompaniments which certainly enliven the children’s singing. However, if the teacher cannot
play the piano, he should be able to play at least some other instruments, like a guitar, fairly well. Also
important for a music teacher is his ability to notate. Many times, we hear unpublished folk tunes and
children’s compositions which we are unable to record due to our inability to notate. Teachers who can
notate are more able to develop the children’s ability to write original music.

A good music teacher is one who can organize efficiently a good singing a good singing group
and develop it into a performing group not only for the school but also for the community. The music
teacher should also know how to create children’s songs, no matter how simple, which may be integrated
with the other subject areas. Perhaps, not a must, but preferred attribute of a music teacher is his ability to
harmonize melodies or create simple accompaniments for the children’s singing. Finally, a teacher of
music should have the knowledge of music theory, music history (Philippine and world)), rudiments of
harmony and other learnings for richer background.

As regards the pedagogical skill, a music teacher should possess skill and artistry in teaching her
children. She should know how to select appropriate songs for her various aims. She should employ
varying techniques in teaching rote songs and reading songs and for guiding children in interpretative
instrumental playing. She should be able to lead her children to a desirable level of music understanding
and appreciation in any of the areas of instruction.

The music teacher can not be as proficient as he is expected to be unless he displays appreciation
for art, literature, and the theatrical arts which are allied subjects to music. Knowledge and appreciation of
the culture of one’s country and of other nations as expressed in the work of art and their pertinent
significance in the life of a man is a necessary quality of a music teacher. The teacher should also allow a
willingness for further growth; therefore, he should have intellectual curiosity.

All the aforementioned will certainly lead the teacher to the necessary keen aesthetic sensitivity.

See if you can do this!

APPLICATION:
Interview a Music Teacher and use the following questions as your guide to smoothly facilitate
the interview.

Name of Music Teacher: ___________________________________________

1. What is your professional and educational experience in music?

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2. Why do you consider yourself to be best suited for this job?

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3. How do you plan to inspire and motivate students?

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4. What programs do you plan to use to create an exciting learning environment?

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5. How will you assist a student who struggles with singing in tune?

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