Inquiry Project

​Curriculum 

1. How do we introduce solfege to students?
2. What are some strategies to use for students when introducing note reading?
3. How can we introduce more technology into Elementary general music classes?
4. How can incorporate other music genres, hip hop or country, into general music curriculum and lessons?
5. What are some strategies for including movement in lessons when teaching rhythms or solfege?
6. What are some games we can use to teach note reading, clefs, and important composers?
7. How can we incorporate improvisation or composition into our classroom in a way that isn’t overwhelming to students?

Classroom management/environment

1. What are some strategies for keeping a fun, but productive, learning environment?
2. How can we create an environment where students are comfortable sharing their struggles, through music/other outlets?
3. How do we address disruptive students without derailing the rest of the class?

Culture/inclusiveness

1. How do we incorporate many different cultures into our classroom without making students feel left out?
2. How do you engage students with special needs in your general music class?
3. How do keep students who learn at different paces all engaged in your class?
4. What are some strategies to help students with visual/auditory deficiencies feel included?
5. How do we include students who are learning material faster so they don’t get bored?
6. How can we incorporate different languages into our curriculum?
7. What are some strategies to use in the classroom to be culturally responsive teachers?

I think after reviewing my 20 questions there are several main themes. One of them has to do with culture and incorporating different cultures, languages, and history into general music curriculum. Another large theme had to do with keeping students engaged so no one gets bored or uninterested. The last major theme had to do with curriculum planning and how to introduce certain subjects/topics to my Elementary classes. Based on my questions I think i'd be very interested in studying culture in classrooms and how to incorporate the cultures and backgrounds of all of my student's in the curriculum.