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As teachers prepare for the new school year, we’ve noticed a lot of beginning teachers express their confusion about where to start or what to teach in that crucial first week of school. That's why we've gone into our extensive collection of teacher resources and have rounded up the best of the best so they can walk into their classroom on Day 1, Term 1 and get straight into leading rich learning experiences that are linked to curriculum outcomes. You can find them all in our latest blog post, which includes:* A quality teaching unit for Years F-6 that new teachers can use as a springboard for teaching a variety of reading skills, while exploring the themes of Jane Godwin and Anna Walker’s beautiful book Don’t Forget to build positive classroom relationships. Download the unit and use it on Day 1!* A video featuring Professor Kaye Lowe sharingpractical tips useful for beginning teachers on how to organise the English and literacy block in the first week of school.* Tried-and-tested songs, chants and movement games that Lorri Beveridge (author of The early reading and music partnership) recommends teachers use in lower primary morning circles to strengthen important literacy skills (while meeting curriculum outcomes!)* Plus, we’ve included tips from literacy expert Robyn Wild – and some experienced educators - on building confidence and maintaing wellbeing.Share the link with the beginner teachers on your team, or use it as a source of inspiration yourself! Don’t forget: as we take the first steps into the new school year PETAA will be right beside you, providing the latest in research-based theories and resources to help students achieve the best literacy outcome possible.https://lnkd.in/g9Sza-gi

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Starting or restarting learning an instrument as an adult can seem daunting, maybe even terrifying! In this guest blog post, Clementine shares her experiences of restarting learning the flute after a gap of nearly two decades.https://lnkd.in/e3SqM2dP

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Dear Educators,Understand the concept of break activities. A very commonly practiced corporate principle which is used to create a break activity between two phases of activities which might be of very different nature. Alternatively, they can also be used to bind a group of people together for a common activity. A class or a lecture is surely one such type of activity. At #IITDelhi, I had the opportunity to attend the lectures of a very famed professor, who is known for his teaching methodology. His teaching style included starting the class with a 5 minute music piece. Initially it was difficult to ascertain if there was anything more than just a casual class to it. But later on, there was one big advantage I felt myself. the small 5 minute music session, cut me off from my pre-class activities and thoughts and bound me with the rest of the class. There was a "common object" between all of us now. And then when the lecture begun, we all were right into the discussions. The class ended with a music piece too, hinting our minds that an activity was over. I don't know if the professor meant to do this or not. But I have certainly had this lesson from that lecture. And I deem it an invaluable lesson in my academic life. You can ping me to know more about such breakout activities. Comment below if you know other ways of binding the class into one entity before you begin your lectures. #100daysofeducators101, Day 3#100daysofeducators101 is a 100 day learning series aimed at collating and sharing the best practices of the academia from an educator's point of view.

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We know that the best way to achieve mastery in a subject is to actively engage in the learning process, and improvisation is a great way to do that. Here are some activities you can use with students of all ages to bring this practice into your teaching.

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Why are drawing and music left out as important processes of literacy? This is a conversation I was blessed to have with an amazing innovator in early education Louise Debreczeny, Ed.D. Thrilled she took the time to share her insights and mail me a beautiful copy of her innovative Story Pictures learning system. As we look at our common processes for learning how to teach reading and writing it takes outside the box thinkers to step back and question WHY do we do it this way? Is this method of learning and teaching truly in the best interest of the child, or are we just doing it because it’s how we were taught and change is hard? I believe both music, second language acquisition and drawing are imperative to a holistic approach to educating children from birth, and educators in diverse fields need to start having conversations and collaborations. America has a long way to go to truly become leaders in education, and it seems we are falling behind other countries quickly. I don’t claim to have all the answers. My specialization is in the importance of early music education. But I know the only way we can find solutions, each through our own gifts and talents, is through starting the conversations and collaborations. I look forward to reading this innovative approach incorporating drawing into education and look forward to learning and collaborating with other educators in diverse fields. What ways do you think we can work to improve and innovate in education? #earlychildhoodeducation #preschooleducation #musiceducation #innovationineducation #collaborativelearning

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Parenting is a journey filled with concerns and questions, and one of the most common worries for parents is their child's academic performance. Every parent wants to see their child succeed and achieve academic excellence. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the why, what, where, and how of supporting your child's studies, addressing their challenges, and nurturing their success. We'll explore essential tips for parents and unveil an action plan that includes our in-home music lessons, designed with our proprietary NeuroHarmonics Pedagogy®. This article is your roadmap to empowering your child's educational journey.

Teaching: The Symphony of Reciprocal LearningAs an educator, the classroom is my stage, where teaching is more than a monologue—it's a symphony. Over five years, navigating this intricate orchestra has been a tale of patience, generational mingling, and unraveling the enigmatic world of teenage emotions.Patience is not just a virtue; it's the conductor's baton orchestrating the diverse learning paces in my classroom. Each student, akin to a unique instrument, adds their tempo to our harmonious ensemble.Engaging with diverse generations is like composing a multigenerational opera—each experience, a note in the symphony of perspectives, enriching both students and educators alike.Deciphering teenage emotions? It's akin to a theatrical pursuit, blending empathy and detective skills to navigate the labyrinth of adolescent feelings.Teaching isn't a solo act; it's a duet of learning. Students are the maestros of curiosity, inspiring continual adaptations and innovations in teaching methods.In the grand circus of education, the classroom becomes a spectacle—a carnival where the trapeze of knowledge and the clownery of learning intertwine in a whimsical display.#teaching #efucation #personaldevelopment #teachingjourney #learningsymphonyImage created by Bing Image Creator

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TeaCHing Practice Day 003REWARD AND PUNISHMENTOn the third day of my teaching practice, my focus will be on Reward and Punishment. •REWARDWhen it was the third period of the day's lesson in which I was to take them Cultural and Creative Arts (C.C.A). The topic was centered on MUSIC, I was assisted by their class teacher.She started with a fun activity, leading them to clap their hands to make sounds. The boys were told to take a rhythm, and girls had another. It made the sound melodious and It was truly exciting! 😊I continued the topic by teaching them the definition of music, challenging them to recite it from their memory for a reward—a motivating experience where they eagerly participated.They attempted to meet the challenge for the reward (which was a soft drink). I know the ones who couldn't get the attempts, will be challenged the next time to get it right.PUNISHMENTThe pupils had a mathematics assignment given to them earlier yesterday, in which some didn't get done and were severely punished by their class teacher, they felt the pain as they got disciplined. Children want rewards because of the joy and satisfaction it gives them. On the other hand, they do not want punishment because of the pain and dissatisfaction that comes with it. Rewards and punishments may be material or non-material in nature. For instance, like what happens when a child receives a gift or a word of praise as a reward.Or,a whip on the palm or a severe scolding as a punishment. The above is under social learning. I learnt this term in one of my departmental courses. Lesson For Teachers : - Implementing Punishment and Reward in teaching your pupils, will mould them into bringing out the best in them. PS: I wore the same colour of cloth with them today: Green Colour, what a coincidence!😂I promise to take pictures with them next week.😀🤓#30DaysOfTeachingPractice#3rdDayOf30Days#TheEnthusiasticStudentTeacher

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Here’s my latest article for Teach Primary ⬇️https://lnkd.in/eeRVCB42

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