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Knowing where they are going
Patricia Broadfoot discusses the importance of setting learning objectives.
Seeing the whole child as a learner
Why don't we assess across a broad curriculum and acknowledge that learning is complex and uneven?
Learning from mistakes
Less focussed on outcomes than process, this teacher believes that learning from mistakes helps to build resilience a...
Music service input to educate the whole child
Music benefits diverse needs, those vulnerable and low with self-esteem.
OFSTED, Deep Dives and Music.
Ensuring children understand their learning in Music with watertight links.
Intent, a curriculum map suitable for OFSTED
The whole curriculum needs to be respected. Intent for Music.
Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills
KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.
Y5 introduction emphasising reading music
Using a simple tune, these young players concentrate on reading the music.
Staves and instrument management in KS2
Revising notation finger game manages distribution of instruments in year 5.
Learning brass instruments in KS2.
Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.
Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.
A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices
Y4 whole class brass develop their performance of 'Call Me'
Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.
Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.
Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.
Peter & The Wolf. Planning
The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.
We Have Begun
In this Year 6 brass group lesson, it is possible to observe the conditioning of the group.
Part Playing 2
The outcomes of simple part playing. Rounds are an excellent way to first introduce this to students.
Aural and Notation
The musical learning in this example explores a mix of aural and notation based strategies to ensure every child can ...
Linking Activities for Learning
Prior to learning the piece of guitar music the class will study, this teacher leads a body percussion piece that inc...