The Stories of Those Entrusted to Our Care - Our Students - D75 Music by Elizabeth Guglielmo https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e 1:00 - 2:00 Session en-us 2021-11-01 19:02:17 UTC 2021-11-02 17:33:09 UTC hello@padlet.com I wonder if they feel loved and safe in their home environment. ksimmons61 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862363156 2021-11-02 17:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862363156 I wonder if they have enough food, clothing, shelter at home. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862363909 2021-11-02 17:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862363909 I wonder what happens to my students after they leave my school. I often think about my first class of students in 1999 and wonder where they are now - hoping they are still alive, healthy, and happy. vdirgbbx8z https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862364939 2021-11-02 17:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862364939 Why they behave the way they do sometimes. I always wonder what they desire/need/want. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365205 2021-11-02 17:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365205 What I Wonder about my students https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365258 What role has music played in their lives? How can I built upon and add to that experience? ]]> 2021-11-02 17:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365258 I wonder about their safety, security. and mental/emotional well-being. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365268 2021-11-02 17:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365268 I wonder if they feel supported and encouraged by me as their music teacher as well as by family. ksimmons61 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365574 2021-11-02 17:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365574 I wonder what they feel uncomfortable sharing? What parts of their musical identity are they holding back on sharing with us https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365712 2021-11-02 17:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365712 I wonder what their environment feels like to them (this is especially true for students who require more sensory input). https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365937 2021-11-02 17:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862365937 How they could contribute more to their own Music Class. What their thought and feelings are like about a music piece I present https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862366016 2021-11-02 17:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862366016 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862366076 If they are happy and enjoying the song and music genre that they are learning about.]]> 2021-11-02 17:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862366076 I wonder how they feel coming to school every morning https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367017 2021-11-02 17:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367017 What are they not telling me? Many of my students have limited expressive communication skills so if I ask them "does anyone play music in your family", they might not be able to answer it when in fact, they've been playing Guira in a merengue band since they were 2! :) https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367524 2021-11-02 17:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367524 Encouraging students to use their preferred names and pronouns in my class, allowing them choice in instrumentation and repertoire as well as preferred learning styles https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367802 2021-11-02 17:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367802 I wonder what interests are hidden inside each story https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367817 2021-11-02 17:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367817 I don't find myself wondering about their music-making stories. Maybe I should? https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367819 2021-11-02 17:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367819 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367836 I wonder if they've been in spaces that have allowed them to feel comfortable with music making, and if they've felted supported in these places ]]> 2021-11-02 17:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862367836 Asking about student preference and musical interests https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862368969 2021-11-02 17:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862368969 I often ask my students what artists or songs they enjoy. Sometimes I ask them what kind of music they listen to at home. I try to play their songs in class so we have music appreciation with their choices. ksimmons61 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862369668 2021-11-02 17:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862369668 I wonder how they process all the information when they are in the class. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862370261 2021-11-02 17:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862370261 Creating a safe space for them to do so. And opportunity. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862371601 2021-11-02 17:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862371601 I try to give students choices whenever possible. This could include which instrument they want to play, which song they want to sing or hear. Students are also encouraged to be creative (composing/improvising) to the extent that they are capable. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862371623 2021-11-02 17:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862371623 My role in helping students to share their identities and stories is to give them opportunities and a safe space to do that. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862371917 2021-11-02 17:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862371917 Encourage students to create music that makes them feel secure and have fun. Maybe forget about what is going on at home. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372039 2021-11-02 17:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372039 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372351 By seeing how comfortable they feel making music. How to give them confidence to get out of their comfort zone through practice and encouragement.]]> 2021-11-02 17:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372351 So many things! I wonder what they have experienced while learning at home. How they feel about coming back. How the energy of the adults in their lives is affecting them. How to reconnect with the year and a half whole in our relationship. How to keep my classroom a safe place to explore. etc... https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372402 2021-11-02 17:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372402 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372482 Acknowledging the cultural differences in the room, and bringing exposition to them with the music we choose to explore in the classroom ]]> 2021-11-02 17:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372482 Project based learning. Conversations, having an ear for each student https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372585 2021-11-02 17:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372585 Choices vdirgbbx8z https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372896 In different parts of the lesson, I give my students more control over how the lesson will be shaped, what activity will they choose, what songs to sing, what instruments to play and how we should play it.  ]]> 2021-11-02 17:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862372896 Last 10 minutes - Choice Time! https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862373200 One of my students wanted to draw instead of play music for the last 10 minutes when I allow musical choice time so I let him do that.]]> 2021-11-02 17:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862373200 My role is to be supportive and encouraging. I have to allow them to be themselves. ksimmons61 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862375094 2021-11-02 17:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862375094 https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862376306 By creating a safe and happy learning environment to encourage their love of music and making music.]]> 2021-11-02 17:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862376306 Before the pandemic my students were all doing student compositions about themselves which we continued in March, April, May, June 2020 of the pandemic. Now they are just happy to be back in school and being together again, we are going to start composition again in January and it will be interesting to see where they are at. Right now we are jut enjoying being together again dancing, singing, and playing. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862376840 2021-11-02 17:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862376840 Facilitate engagement, creativity and a respectful classroom environment https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862377207 2021-11-02 17:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862377207 Students sharing their stories through music https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862377894 My role is facilitator. I give options of multiple instruments (elementary) and genres so they may choose.]]> 2021-11-02 17:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862377894 facilitation https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862378090 2021-11-02 17:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862378090 Some of my preverbal students have come back singing songs from before the shutdown. They seem to me using this song as a way to remember me and reconnect. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862379189 2021-11-02 17:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862379189 Being supportive when they share their story and music. https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862380427 2021-11-02 17:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862380427 responsive teaching...my lessons have been very flexible this year as I have needed to stop and respond to what it happening (good and bad) in my classroom right now https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862385813 2021-11-02 17:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eguglielmo/taadpi8din91wc9e/wish/1862385813