Events

Topics include:

•  facilitating critical dialogue regarding Ontario curriculum, resources and government policies, frameworks and strategies
• deepening an understanding of musicianship (for example, various vocal composition techniques, accompanying, conducting, arranging)
• continuing to refine sight-reading and ear training skills required to implement intermediate/senior level music curriculum
• critically designing and integrating culturally inclusive pedagogies within program design, planning and development
• collaboratively designing and integrating strategies that support learners’ resiliency, well-being and mental health
• creating three part lesson plans (minds on, action, and consolidation), learning goals and success criteria related to vocal music
• applying various notation, sequencing, and  recording software, social media and emerging technologies to enhance student learning in vocal music
• applying knowledge related to directing an ensemble including rehearsal strategies, repertoire selection and conducting techniques
• applying correct vocal techniques
• collaboratively integrating assessment and evaluation methods that honour the dignity, emotional wellness and cognitive development of all students
• advocating for music, the arts and artistic needs of students with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

Requirements:

• Completion of Music-Vocal Intermediate/Senior, Part 1
• one year of teaching experience as verified by the superintendent on the Confirmation of Teaching Experience form.

Course Materials:

Davids, J. & LaTour, S. (2012). Vocal Technique. A Guide for Conductors, Teachers and Singers. Waveland Press, Long Grove, Illinois. ISBN 978-1-57766-782-7.

• Organizer: University of Windsor
• Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
• Location: Online
• Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
• Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
• Phone: 519-253-3000 ext.6734
• Fax: 519-256-8572
• Email: [email protected]