Which ground-breaking educator first introduced music into the elementary-level curriculum in 1838? (+5 bonus for the specific city)
Lowell Mason. (Boston)
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This grade level is considered an appropriate time to introduce simple harmony songs.
What is third grade?
100
At this age, children can begin to sense the difference between strong and weak cadences.
What is age eight?
100
This group of people are the fastest growing segment of the student population in the US.
What are English Language Learners?
100
What are some natural behaviors that humans have toward music?
People are drawn toward complexity, value the familiar an are uncomfortable with the unfamiliar, can learn to focus on perception of subtle changes, and can change their attitudes through learning.
200
Of the 10 functions of music outlined by Alan P. Merriam, which two could be used to describe the effect of religious music in a church environment?
Communication and Validation of social institutions and religious rituals.
200
Between ages 4 and 5, children begin to make the distinction between these two voices.
What is singing and speaking voices?
200
At this age, children can imitate and sing exaggerated high and low sounds.
What is age five?
200
Tapping in time to a regular set pulse demonstrates skill developed around this age.
What are ages four to five?
200
Explain the difference between locomotor and non-locomotor movement.
Locomotor movement allows you to move around the room, whereas non-locomotor movements confine you to your personal space.
300
"Sound before sight" and "Practice before theory" was initially applied by which Swiss educator?
Heinrich Pestalozz
300
This teaching method integrates performance, theory, history and literature, and composition into all lessons.
What is Comprehensive Musicianship?
300
The underlying set of tones for a melody, or a scale, is an integral part in developing a clear sense of this musical concept.
What is tonality?
300
Rhythm can be taught using this aural device utilizing rhythm symbols.
What are mnemonics?
300
When the learner is drawn into fuller participation in the music by tapping the beat, playing an ostinato, singing a melody, or performing a groove, it is considered to be this kind of listening.
What is Engaged Listening?
400
According to Anders Erricsson, expertise requires what certain amount of deliberate and thoughtful practice?
10,000
400
(The child in this video, Isaac, is a non-verbal 8 year-old student with Autism.)
This student's performance would be qualified as this Singing Stage.
What is Formal Singing?
400
Having children accompany songs with an autoharp would be an example of solidifying and understanding of harmony and texture using which learning mode?
What is playing?
400
The rhythmic mnemonics "Du-de," "du-ta du," and "du-ta-de-ta" can be attributed to which educational theorist?
Who is Gordon?
400
Describe Step 3 of the Listening Sequence.
Step 3 of the Listening Sequence (Activate and Participate) includes listening while also involving students in performing and moving. This allows the students to use their musical skills while also applying their listening skills.
500
As the teacher, what three things are most important when acting as a "transmitter" of information in order to ensure that the children receive the information properly?
1. Know the subject matter.
2. Model the musical behaviors.
3. Present with energy and enthusiasm.
500
This teaching method has four steps to learning a song, melody, or rhythm: Say, say and do, whisper and do, think and do.
What is Weikert's Movement Sequence?
500
Challenging children to demonstrate skills they have learned in the classroom is which teaching tactic?
What is assessment?
500
Hand-eye coordination is developed during this age time frame.
What is age 7-9?
500
Which type of improvisation is best when teaching students to quite literally test out any sound and play whatever they want, regardless of internal judgement?