ÉCOLE ****** SCHOOL Elementary Music Specialist, Grade 2 French Immersion Teacher & Experiential Learning Co-ordinator Jennifer ***** BMus, BEdu, Orff Schulwerk Certified Specialist PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN 2015-2016
Goal #1 Implement a Kodály and Orff Schulwerk based music program with an emphasis on improving students musical literacy and independence (reading and writing music). Teaching Quality Standard 3d: Teachers know there are many approaches to teaching and learning. Oct 2015 Continue Development of K-4 year plans using the French Kodaly sequence and Choksy rhythm sequence Create and purchase manipulatives for rhythmic dictation and composition Create and purchase manipulatives for melodic dictation and composition Create French solfège and visuals similar to Gameplan resources Set up classroom(s) for learning Prep whiteboards with staves (car trim tape) or create Notebook file Gather French and other folk song material Acquire additional pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments Arrange for piano tuning Find and consult with a mentor teacher re: assessment, pedagogy Attend Provincial Music Conference Oct 2015 Present at ACPI: Using Music to Support Literacy in Div 1 Jan 2016 May 2016 Attend 2016 Kodaly Conference Attend 2016 National Orff Conference 2016/2017 Attend Kodaly Level 2 Training Attend professional development opportunities Review student progress Attendance at Orff Chapter workshops Attendance at National Orff Conference Recorder resources in French Access to an experience Mentor teacher in French Immersion Music Access to Music PLC time at least 50% of all PLC Fridays
Goal #2 Develop an inclusive Kodaly and Orff inspired cross-curricular resource for teaching classroom music, choir, band and strings in French. Compose arrangements of French folk song and popular music for Orff instruments, band and strings. Compose Orff arrangements of French poetry. Integrate folk music from other cultures and traditions. Develop Notebook files to use on Smartboard and integrate ipad apps. Develop interactive PowerPoints using Kodaly literacy skills, recordings and other multimedia for each song taught. Develop a recorder resource for Grades 3 and 4 with Orff arrangements. Teaching Quality Standard 3g: Teachers translate curriculum content and objectives into meaningful learning activities. Teaching Quality Standard 3h: Teachers apply a variety of technologies to meet students learning needs. Sep-Nov 2015 Nov Mar 2016 Mar Jun 2016 Locate copies of Gameplan for K-Grade 4 for Orff aligned activity ideas Recorder resources in French Gameplan Resource for K-4 Attendance at Orff Chapter workshops Attendance at National Orff Conference Recorder resources in French Budget for improving, replacing or repairing instrument collection Access to an experience Mentor teacher in French Immersion Music Access to Music PLC time at least 50% of all PLC Fridays
Goal #3 PARKED UNTIL 2016-2017 Contribute to the improvement of students early literacy skills through music education by creating books using song-based literature and Parent-Child Mother Goose nursery rhymes in French. Books will be used in the K-1 music classroom while teaching songs and rhymes and can be shared as kits with classroom teachers to use in learning centers. Books can be shared with the home-reading program for K-1. Books will contain a QR code for scanning by smart devices to hear the song sung and lyrics spoken. Teaching Quality Standard 3n: Teachers know the importance of contributing, independently and collegially, to the quality of their school. They know the strategies whereby they can, independently and collegially, enhance and maintain the quality of their schools to the benefit of students, parents, community and colleagues; Sep-Nov 2016 Jan Jun 2017 Jan Jun 2017 Create 15-20 books based on French folk songs and nursery rhymes Create kits with materials such as finger puppets or story boards Create felt stories to use with felt board during music class Access to colour printing services French versions of Parent-Child Mother Goose Materials French Folk song collections Materials for creating kits (fabric, puppets, large zippered bags, etc.)
Goal #4 Continue to improve my musicianship skills by participating in professional development and setting personal goals. Contribute to my school and community by participating in community-based musical opportunities. Continue my education by pursing a Doctoral degree. Teaching Quality Standard 3K: Teachers are career-long learners. Sep Feb 2016 + + Apply to join the **** Registered Music Teachers Association Perform or Stage Manage a Theatre production Continue Voice Coaching for the **** Choir Prepare for Grade 10 Practical Voice Exam through Royal Conservatory of Music Prepare for the Associate of the Royal Conservatory Exam(Teacher s ARCT) in Voice, through Royal Conservatory of Music Improve piano skills to Grade 8 RCM level Learn violin and cello, find a Suzuki or Color Strings Certified teacher Prepare for membership in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Prepare a 45-minute Voice recital program to perform in the community May 2016 Attend the Music Festival with the Grade 2-4 Complete a Masters in Music (Music Education) degree (Spring 2016) Research Doctoral programs in Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Music Education, Choral Conducting and/or Curriculum Studies, Leadership Music Festival Fees Transportation to the Music Festival Accompanist Fees to rehearse and participate in the Festival Locate a suitable Voice teacher Violin and cello from District Music PLC time to work on musicianship skills such as choral/band conducting with colleagues A mentor teacher or Fine Arts Learning Coach who can assist with musicianship skills Locate a Colour Strings or Suzuki violin/cello teacher Attend a Colour Strings or Suzuki teacher training seminar