Domain I: Content Knowledge and Instructional Goals
Demonstrating knowledge of content
Demonstrating knowledge of the learner
Establishing high quality learning goals
Providing challenging lessons/units
Strengths in my practice:
High level of achievement in areas of musical study
Actively seeks advice from other professionals on adapting lessons to meet various learning styles
Actively seeks new workshop opportunities that can serve students in a variety of physical and mental acumen
Provides opportunities for students to see the relevancy of what they are learning
Sets attainable goals for students in weekly assignments
Provides guidance for students on how to learn
Provides opportunities for advanced students to challenge themselves
Finds opportunities for students to see the interconnectedness of music with other subject areas
Provides opportunities for students to be creative in their problem solving
Provides opportunities for students to think creatively
Continues to seek knowledge in new areas
Works to encourage the study of cultures through music, dance and story
Goals for professional growth:
Continue to develop skills in instrumental music
Continue to develop group classes such as choir and band, and find ways to make these into community builders
Find opportunities for students to collaborate with other classes, ie. Choir with drama, folk dance with music, music with history
Continue to develop skills in teaching the non-reader
Build a program that studies jazz
Find ways that students can utilize technology
Continue to develop skills in using technology to aid in teaching
Evidence:
Self Evaluation:
In Domain 1, Content Knowledge and Instructional Goals I place myself at a Level 2 Application. Although in certain areas of music I am exceptionally skilled, vocal music, choir, and general music , there are areas that I am certainly at the Application stage. It excites me that I am able to continue to learn about these area. What I love about the atmosphere of PACT is that I have the opportunity to learn with my students. I love what I learn, and I can’t wait to share it with them. As a musician, I am always setting high standards, but as a teacher, I seek ways to make each student have their own set of high standards. I see the student who is exceptional in one area, and work to help them go further. I observe a student who is really struggling with performing, but is enjoying the beauty, and we look for a way for them to succeed there. I vary my approach so that each student can have an opportunity to find their niche in music. I especially enjoy seeking musical connections to everyday life. For the younger student this may help them as they master everyday tasks, for the older student this may be the release of stress, or the organization tool that teaches them how to break up a large task.
As I move forward I am looking forward to increasing my abilities in the instrumental side of music. I continue to develop my skills in each of the instruments, so that I can find new ways to share them with the students. I am looking forward to expanding the music department, as I see how much of an impact music can have on overall student performance and mental acuity.