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Designed for prospective teachers without extensive music backgrounds, Music Fundaments, Methods and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher, 5th Edition, provides both a thorough overview of the basic elements of music and a clear sequence of instructional steps that allows readers to participate in the same learning process they will later use as teachers. The text gives a proper overview to the basic elements of music, and a clear sequence of instructional steps in order to teach music to children in elementary school. This marketleading textbook can also be used as a major resource for elementary general music education specialists in the classroom.Packaged with an audio CD for use with the lessons, the text continues to be written in such a way that, once students leave the college classroom, they can easily use the text package as a resource handbook with their own students, without continued music specialist assistance and.Preservice and practicing teachers will appreciate the range of content covered in this edition including: Teaching the elements of music to children (theory, rhythm, melody, timbre, expressive elements, form, texture, and harmony); Developing music skills (voice instruction, musical instruments, listening activities, and movement); and Organizing musical experiences (lesson planning, and integrating music with other subjects).Noteworthy enhancements made to the fifth edition include: expanded ideas on integrating music across the curriculum to enhance students knowledge of language arts, social studies, math and science; icons that represent curricular areas facilitate crosscurricular connections to music; references to the National Standards for Arts Education with direct applications to musical learning; inspirational accompaniment tracks for selected songs using childrens voices; multicultural and patriotic folk songs, rhymes and movement activities; activities on beginning drumming; new helpful guidelines on maintaining vocal health; and more tools and suggestions for the assessment of concepts learned.
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- Q: What is the target audience for 'Music Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher'? A: This textbook is designed for prospective teachers, particularly those without extensive music backgrounds, who are preparing to teach music in elementary schools.
- Q: What are the main topics covered in this book? A: The book covers fundamental elements of music such as theory, rhythm, melody, timbre, and harmony, as well as practical teaching methods like voice instruction, lesson planning, and integrating music with other subjects.
- Q: Does the book come with any supplementary materials? A: Yes, it is packaged with an audio CD that includes accompaniment tracks for selected lessons, enhancing the learning experience.
- Q: How is the fifth edition different from previous editions? A: The fifth edition includes expanded ideas for integrating music across the curriculum, icons for curricular connections, references to National Standards for Arts Education, and new guidelines on maintaining vocal health.
- Q: Is this book suitable for current teachers as well as pre-service teachers? A: Absolutely, the text serves as a valuable resource for both pre-service and practicing teachers, offering practical insights and instructional strategies that can be utilized in the classroom.
- Q: How many pages does the textbook have? A: The textbook contains 408 pages, providing in-depth coverage of music fundamentals and teaching methods.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is spiral bound, which allows for easier handling and use in the classroom setting.
- Q: What are some key features of the content in this book? A: Key features include multicultural and patriotic songs, activities on beginning drumming, and tools for assessing music concepts learned by students.
- Q: When was the fifth edition published? A: The fifth edition was published on September 12, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Music Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher' is Rene Boyer.