Teacher to teacher : a music educator's survival guide.

Other author MENC, the National Association for Music Education (U.S.)
Format Book
Publication InfoReston, VA : MENC, the National Association for Music Education, ©2004.
Description140 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents "What'll I do?": the daily challenge of teaching music / introduction by Barbara W. Baker -- What do I teach? -- How do I teach all this? -- "I will survive": classroom management / introduction by Moe Turrentine -- How can I get the students to behave? -- How can I stay organized? -- "Heart and soul": life beyond the classroom / introduction by Scott D. Laird -- What personal characteristics do I need? -- What if I don't know enough? -- How can I stay musical? -- How can I take care of my needs? -- "People": personal relationships / introduction by Brett Smith -- How can I build better relationships with my students? -- How can I get help from my colleagues? -- How can I build community support? -- Appendix, MENC survey results -- Contributors.
Abstract Addressing the issue of teacher retention, this practical guide is full of reallife strategies and suggestions for coping with the challenges facing teachers today. An excellent resource for beginning teachers, it includes chapters on classroom management, relationships with colleagues and students, setting goals, curriculum, training, working with parents and the community, and the importance of staying musical.
General noteSample of responses to an online survey conducted by MENC in 2001, "What are the essential practices of music teachers?"
LCCN 2004302801
ISBN1565451619
ISBN9781565451612

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