Newly Released- "QUICK! I need ideas for my Choir Lesson!" Topic- Creating a Positive Culture- Apathy Be Gone!

Here is a link to my video about Apathy in the Chorus Classroom!

Apathy is toxic to singing, and it is up to us to change the culture in the room.   We are the adults in the room!  So, I created this new lesson in my "QUICK!" series to give you ideas on how to begin to change the culture to a more positive one!

How can teachers use this lesson?

*At the beginning of this lesson, you’ll find a single lesson plan that can be completed in a 50 minute class that will help set the tone for starting the process of creating a positive culture in your chorus classroom.  Apathetic, disengaged students don’t usually sing well  We have to get down to the bottom of what WE are doing (accidentally) to gaslight middle and high school apathy and how we can, as the adults in the room, slowly start change it and create a more positive culture.

*Also in this lesson, you will find numerous activities and concrete ideas to use to help change the culture in your classroom.

*You’ll find suggestions on how use peer-teaching effectively to help create bonds among your students along with specific ideas on specific activities that create collaboration and creativity in your students.

*Finally, you’ll get specific ideas and rubrics to use to assess your students in choir that you can give to your students after a solo or group performance.

What topics are covered in this lesson?

*Understanding intrinsic motivation vs. extrinsic motivation

*Engaging activities that students can implement as part of their motivation plans, designed to foster excitement and involvement in the choir.

*Peer teaching sessions can be achieved through various strategies that foster a supportive and engaging environment. 

*A variety of assessment methods, including specific rubrics,  that gauge both individual and group performance, as well as their understanding of concepts taught during lessons.

I hope it helps you!