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What is the place of rote learning

Mick Waters considers the place of rote learning in education and its strengths and limitations.

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Music teaching requires specialism.

A strong framework should be taught properly from the outset.

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.

1:61

Y5 trombone warm up and breathing

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

3:59

Learning brass instruments in KS2.

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

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Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

5:58

Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary

Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.

4:76

Y4 whole class brass, exploring different dynamics

Playing 'piano' and 'forte'. Crescendo is played too.

3:72

Y4 whole class brass, warm up

Using Charanga, class warm-up buzz, put their mouthpiece in play.

3:26

Y4 whole class brass, set up

Set up and introduction establishes clear expectations and routines.

2:26

EYFS: Commentary

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

3:67

EYFS: The Name Game

Children respond to the name song, singing their own name to the backing.

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EYFS: Nursery rhymes & actions

I'm a little teapot and the 'ABC' song, pulse and actions.

6:45

EYFS: Finding the pulse

Listening for a heartbeat/pulse, Reception play along on woodblocks.

2:44

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.

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

13:66

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' complete song.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

2:04

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song

9:01

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

2:26

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

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Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'

Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.

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A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.

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Vocal Starters. Loosen up and begin.

Vocal specialist shows how to start a vocal session.

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Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.

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Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'

Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...