G/T Performing Arts 2011-2012
Curriculum principles should relate to content,
the thinking process and the product form.
1. Demand high-level music quality (performances, compositions etc.)
2. Teach research skills (taught something new everyday).
3. Teach the thinking process analytical and aurally.
4. Modify pace of instructional material (based on they learn more rapidly).
5. Teach methods for independence, self-direction, and self-evaluation.
6. Present curriculum that is broad based instruction in music and performance.
Curriculum Differentiation
Curriculum Process refers to the "thinking process".
1. Open ended process.
2. Design affects the challenge of content presentation.
3. Creative thinking, problem solving, critical thinking.
4. Think like the expert.
5. Negotiable instruction.
6. Making changes in the depth of the acquisition.
7. Discuss the inevitable changes of music structure.
8. Designed use of materials at various levels.
9. Levels of higher cognitive process - core content, deeper cognitive content.
Curriculum Goals
1. Increased learning, challenges, and success in musical achievement.
2. Enhance internal motivation for acquisition of music concepts.
3. Refine aural analytical skills (ear training).
4. If Student already knows the skills, move on (test-out of material).
5. Innovation, or creative works (performance or composition).
6. Know what the student should know, or understand at the end of a lesson.
