The Baroque period in music history. Lesson planning for PYP and MYP (eBook)

Lesson Plan from the year 2022 in the subject Didactics - Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods, grade: First Class, University of the People (Faculty of Education), course: Masters in Education (Advanced Teaching for Elementary, Middle and Secondary), language: English, abstract: The essay discusses using three constructivist approaches whilst encouraging students to be on task, reach their targets and attainable goals, whilst make sure all their educational needs are being readily met, through means of differentiated tasks. Lesson planning and setting outcomes, objectives and aims are essential especially when planning music lessons emphasizing the importance of music history and allowing students to differentiate between the composers of the Baroque period.

As part of lesson planning, it is essential to plan accordingly to your student's educational needs whilst understanding how to differentiate in the classroom. Using the constructivist approach will allow educators to be able to set attainable goals for students to achieve. Working in collaboration with your students and enhancing their strengths will allow students to demonstrate their different Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills, whilst being risk-takers, and effective communicators within your classroom.