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Musical Classroom

by Carolynn A. Lindeman

Book Details

Publisher:Routledge
Published:2016-01-08
Pages:480
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

With this Eighth Edition, The Musical Classroom celebrates thirty years as a leading resource for future and in-service teachers as they engage children in the exciting world of music! Teachers, with the help of this user-friendly text, can develop the understandings and skills needed to teach elementary school music. The forty-four model lessons are the centerpiece to the book's long-lasting success. A collection of over 170 children's songs from around the world; instructional information for

Our Review

This comprehensive music education guide provides future and current elementary teachers with everything needed to build engaging musical experiences for young learners. The eighth edition builds on thirty years of classroom success with forty-four detailed model lessons that demonstrate practical teaching techniques. Educators will appreciate the extensive collection of over 170 children's songs from diverse global traditions, supported by clear instructional guidance for implementing music curriculum effectively.

What sets this resource apart is its balanced approach between theoretical foundations and immediately applicable classroom strategies. The model lessons serve as adaptable templates that teachers can modify for different grade levels and musical concepts, from rhythm activities to multicultural music exploration. Both new educators building their teaching toolkit and experienced instructors seeking fresh inspiration will find this an indispensable guide for creating vibrant, music-rich classrooms where students develop genuine musical understanding and appreciation.

Themes

Music

Subjects

Music