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Teaching Artist Forum 11/17/23

Backwards Design Lesson Planning “Our lessons, units, and courses should be logically inferred from the results sought, not derived from the methods, books, and activities with which we are most comfortable. Curriculum should lay out the most effective ways of achieving specific results… in short, the best designs derive backward from the learnings sought.” (Understanding…

Teaching Artist Forum 1/12/24

Details coming soon... The newly formed Teaching Artist Forum aims to provide a space for Teaching Artists working with El Sistema-inspired programs to collaborate, network, and workshop teaching ideas and strategies. Through six discussion-based forums facilitated in partnership with the Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI), participants will explore best practices in music education by looking…

Teaching Artist Forum 2/16/24

Navigating Culturally Responsive Repertoire in Music Classrooms  Delve into the nuanced world of selecting and integrating culturally responsive repertoire into your El Sistema-inspired learning space. Understand the significance of celebrating different cultures through music and the transformative impact it has on creating an inclusive learning environment. Explore the importance of doing thorogh research to understand…

Teaching Artist Forum 4/19/24

The newly formed Teaching Artist Forum aims to provide a space for Teaching Artists working with El Sistema-inspired programs to collaborate, network, and workshop teaching ideas and strategies.

Teaching Artist Forum: Lesson Planning and Procedure Setting with Cultural Humility

Join us for a dynamic virtual workshop, facilitated by TATI and featuring guest presenter Jasmine Fripp, a Grammy-nominated music educator and founder of The Passionate Black Educator. This session will offer participants practical strategies to create lesson plans that honor and integrate students' cultural backgrounds and experiences. Jasmine Fripp will guide attendees through the process of designing lesson plans that not only support diverse learning styles but also foster musical skill development in a way that is inclusive, intentional, and transformative. The workshop will emphasize the importance of setting specific learning goals, aligning assessments, and using scaffolding to ensure that all students can succeed. Whether you're aiming to build concert-ready ensembles or develop deeper musical understanding, this session will equip you with the tools to create a classroom environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.

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