Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Lisa Yorke
It is so great to be back in a classroom again after two years of teaching JK-G5 Music “á la carte”! For me, our first in-person performance is looming very soon. We are three weeks away from hearing the entire junior school sing together in front of all of their parents and teachers. This is […]
Written by Lisa Yorke
HMW shift the mindset of music education towards SEL and meaningful cultural experiences and student agency? As I grappled with this question, I realized there were several pathways to choose from. At the beginning of the year, we explored how we respond to our favourite songs. Students created a playlist of musical choices they know […]
Written by Lisa Yorke
When I heard that music would be delivered by visiting every classroom with a cart, that idea alone was overwhelming to me. How might I meet the needs of JK-G5 students and engage students in the wide variety of engagements they are used to? This is a blog post all on its own. My goal […]
Written by Lisa Yorke
Grade 5 students love the opportunity to choose their own adventure in music. I am all for it, but there are obvious challenges that immediately come to mind. How can I make sure they stay on track? How can I keep all twenty-two students accountable, on track and help them achieve their goals? Did I […]
Written by Lisa Yorke
Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate and converse as you move through the C21 Action Plan process. This is your first post and an opportunity to share a little bit about yourself as a learner and leader. […]
