Alain Camous

3107977
9/15/14
Elementary school observation

When talking about solfege, uses references such as (dodo bird)

for DO and (ray of sunshine) for RE
Had everyone stand up and hum first pitch. Then open mouth to
ah syllable
When someone talks out of turn, he puts a finger to his mouth
and points at the student.
By involving the students he is able to keep them interested and
engaged.
Teaches them about the composer and where they are from
Teaches them how to say the composers name.
Teaching what the loud crash sound is in the piece of music that
is being played on the speakers.
Introduced them to the cymbal
Asks them to think back to what was taught in the previous
classes
(Seating arrangement is in blocks)
Talks about what they know, like a monkey with cymbals and how
that is the improper way to play the crash cymbal because it will
break.
Has everyone verbally say (awe) that way they get it out of their
system
Rewarding someone for sitting quietly by letting them play the
cymbals
Does not stat until everyone does the same thing
Lets them figure out the positions by showing them the class
rather than showing each individual person
Always reiterates blue on top
Everyone goes to rest position as a sign of being ready and being
respectful
Makes sure they raise hands before they can answer anything
Always smiling and keeping the environment joyful and exciting
Uses different voices
Students respond better when using a funny manner
Names students who follow directions
Uses positive-negative-positive method
At the end of class, reviews everything that has been done
during class

Before you do anything, have clear expectations

Think about what you kids are going to be in the future.
(Sesame street approach)