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Knowing where they are going

Patricia Broadfoot discusses the importance of setting learning objectives.

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Seeing the whole child as a learner

Why don't we assess across a broad curriculum and acknowledge that learning is complex and uneven?

0:93

Learning from mistakes

Less focussed on outcomes than process, this teacher believes that learning from mistakes helps to build resilience a...

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Music service input to educate the whole child

Music benefits diverse needs, those vulnerable and low with self-esteem.

4:29

OFSTED, Deep Dives and Music.

Ensuring children understand their learning in Music with watertight links.

2:57

Intent, a curriculum map suitable for OFSTED

The whole curriculum needs to be respected. Intent for Music.

1:89

Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills

KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.

1:43

Y5 managing progress with practice diaries

Completing a successful lesson, diaries are filled in.

4:37

Y5 introduction emphasising reading music

Using a simple tune, these young players concentrate on reading the music.

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Y5 trombone warm up and breathing

Warm up, mouthpiece and playing two notes to start a lesson.

2:79

Staves and instrument management in KS2

Revising notation finger game manages distribution of instruments in year 5.

3:59

Learning brass instruments in KS2.

Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.

1:79

Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

4:29

Y4 whole class brass develop their performance of 'Call Me'

Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.

2:44

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.

Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.

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Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' complete song.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

2:26

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

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Peter & The Wolf. Planning

The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.

4:27

10 Top Tips for Whole Class Teaching

This Head of Service offers some advice for teachers working with whole classes.

1:32

Self-Expression

These students recount their experience of using music for self-expression.

1:46

Student Experience

These students recount their experiences working with a visiting specialist teacher.

0:56

Communication with Parents

This experienced teacher discusses the importance of communication with parents.

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Effective string crossing

In this advanced group violin lesson, the teacher breaks the difficulty of 'string crossing' into smaller component p...

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Authentic Rehearsal

This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.

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The First Lesson

This flute pupil recounts her experience of a friendly first lesson at school.