Hello Becky you have made it though step one, getting a job. Remember that you started your journey with the goal of sharing music with others. You fought your way though each class in order to achieve your goal becoming a music teacher. When times get rough just remember all the time and effort you put in, in order to earn your degree. You can do this, just stick to your core values.
These are the values that you started your journey with; do not let them slip away. You truly believe that every student deserves the right to study and learn music. You should never let this belief go. The music that you teach will help students with their other classes and allow them to be able to show their creative side.
Instrumental music belongs in the school because it can help students develop creative outlets and express themselves. Playing and instrument can strengthen fine motor skill and teach student who to work and co-operate in a group situation.
You need to prepare yourself for the next step in your journey. You can be very friendly, but remember to be firm. You are their teacher not their best friend. Show them the knowledge that you have learned and do not tell them lies; they will figure out that you are lying. Most important of all have fun doing your job and sharing your love of music.
Becky,
ReplyDeleteGood work :)
I really like your response for why instrumental music should be in the schools—concise but right to the point! It seems to me that you could be bit more generous to yourself when it comes to your own joys and experiences with instrumental music. Many of your students will have a deep connection with music-making that transcends the logical way that we like to explain things. At any rate, there is no doubt in my mind that you will make an excellent band director!
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