Alahana Somerville Wood is an accomplished music educator from Melbourne, Australia. With her extensive background and qualifications, including the Australian Kodály Certificate, Alahana has distinguished herself as a dedicated and highly skilled member of the Kodály community. Her teaching prowess spans both instrumental and classroom settings, earning accolades and invitations to present at prominent teacher conventions and conferences across the country.
Alahana’s dedication to music education is emphasised by her extensive experience in instructing students across a wide range of contexts. This includes instrumental and classroom settings within government and independent schools. She currently holds the position of Music Teacher at Mentone Girls’ Grammar School teaching music in both classroom and instrumental contexts from ELC to Year 12.
Day 1
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| Session 4: 14.00 | Songs and Games to Empower Girls and Gender Diverse students in the Music Classroom. |
| This workshop promises an enriching and hands-on experience, where participants will gain a treasure trove of educational tools, music, interactive games, and valuable resources cultivated from my own classroom. The focus will be on empowering girls and gender-diverse individuals, equipping educators with practical assets for immediate integration into their teaching environment.
Participants can expect to leave with a toolbox of readily applicable resources, primed for instant classroom implementation. Beyond the materials, this workshop aims to ignite a reflective spark in participants, inviting them to critically assess and fine-tune their teaching. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every child, through music education, is granted equitable support and a level playing field, regardless of gender or identity. Through engaging in this workshop, educators will emerge not only with tangible resources but also a deeper awareness of how they can foster an inclusive and empowering learning space for all. Join us in this transformative journey towards educational equality and empowerment. |
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