operating teacher, on social media. You never know whose Facebook setting would allow the wrong person to see your information. Cleaning up your online presence is also good for your future job search, as many employers will look for you online during the interview process.
5. Take One Mile At a Time
During student teaching there will never be enough time and you will be exhausted. So pace yourself. Rest days and easy runs are built into marathon training plans for a reason, so be sure to budget and balance your time during student teach- ing. This is the last time you will get to focus on your growth as a teacher. It is important to let your parents and friends know you will be very, very busy and may not be there for all social events. Caring for your physical well-being is also important. Get sleep, eat healthy, and fit some exercise into your week as these can restore your energy and help your concentration.
Have a good attitude. You can learn from all types of situa- tions, even if your experiences are not what you envisioned. Not all student teaching experiences are rosy and even if they are, you could end up teaching a different age group, a completely different grade, or a different school environ- ment.
6. Celebrate
Enjoy the moment when you cross the finish line. Student teaching is a very rewarding time in your journey towards
becoming a teacher. Celebrate what you’re learning through- out the course of your student teaching experience! Pay at- tention to how you develop and hone your professional skills as you learn how to prepare lessons, develop techniques to monitor each child’s progress, respond accordingly, and manage the classroom. Since the student teaching process goes very quickly, catalogue these experiences by taking time to reflect through writing, watching videos of your teaching, and dialoguing with other student teachers. Your transformation will be astounding. Over time, many of the things that felt challenging prior to student teaching become easier. The art of teaching is complex, but with careful train- ing you will be able to have a successful student teaching experience. The student teaching experience reminds us of why we went into music education in the first place: to con- nect others with the joy of making music. Be open to the challenge and run the race!
Wendy K. Matthews is Assistant Professor of Instrumental Mu- sic Education at Wayne State University. Her research interests focus on self-regulation, motivation, group dynamics, and per- formance in music and academic related domains. Matthews is in demand as guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, most recently conducting the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Honor Band, the Downriver Music Guild’s All-Star Middle & High School Honor Bands, MSBOA District XVI and III Honor Bands, and the New Music in Brass Reading Session at the In- ternational Women in Brass Conference.
The Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) is pleased to announce our 2016 Award Recipients:
Judy Palac, 2016 MMEA Music Educator of the Year Christina Hornbach, 2016 MMEA Award of Merit
All awards will be presented at the MMEA Coffee Hour/Breakfast, to be held at the 12thannual Michigan Music Conference on Saturday, January 21st, 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Music teachers from across Michigan, as well as special guests from the recipients' schools, will be on hand to witness and assist with the award presentations. We invite all MMEA members to attend this free coffee hour/breakfast to honor our award recipients & socialize with colleagues. We offer our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to these fine music educators!
10
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36