Ruth Friend is an experienced facilitator in training teachers in the Kodaly approach to teaching music. Currently teaching at the Australian Catholic University, she has broad teaching expertise from pre-school through secondary which encompasses music and movement, instrumental and choral programs.
Ruth passionately supports teachers and offers professional learning sessions to assist in maximising their teaching effectiveness. She is the co-author of the successful ‘Take Note Music’ books and interactive resources for the primary music classroom.
Day 1
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| Session 4: 14.00 | Strategies to Successfully Integrate Creative Movement into your Primary Music Program |
| Movement within a music program serves many functions. It encourages mindfulness, kinesthetic understanding of musical concepts, focus, ability to work with others, sensitivity to music, listening skills and of course music appreciation. Creative Movement requires well-established parameters and classroom rules along with the development of a vocabulary/repertoire provided by the teacher. Establishing a sequential plan for the introduction and development of movement skills ensures success, enjoyment and above all sensitive, creative young musicians. | |
Day 4
with Davina McClure
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| Session 3: 12.00 | Musical Thinking while Listening |
| What does musical thinking look like in your classroom? This session will explore new and innovative ways to listen to Art Music while interpreting meaning and responding artfully. Responding to music through listening, movement and the use of visual listening maps builds practical experiences and opens the ears and hearts of all students.
We will share ways for children to explore, analyse, interpret and think creatively in the Primary music classroom. This interactive pedagogical workshop will include instructional procedures that enhance the working memory and avoid cognitive overload. |
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