This workshop is aimed at providing ideas for reusing and recycling repertoire both as a way to combat the scarcity of curriculum time and in recognition of the findings of current education research. Furthermore, the recycling of repertoire acknowledges the work of Donovan & Bransford, 2005; Marzano, Gaddy & Dean, 2000; Piaget, 1968 in recognising prior learning and the need for students to build on already acquired knowledge. Building on what students already know, improves self-efficacy and allows the student to extract greater meaning from instruction. Moreover, the research of Jellison, 2019; and Vygotsky, 1997, highlights the importance of scaffolding student learning from a solid foundation. Identifying repertoire that can deliver a variety of progressive learning activities across year levels may allow teachers to focus more time on the intended learning, instead of teaching new songs. Using iterative measures, encourages students to return to a piece of music and rework it, building skills identified in the OECD Learning Compass, skills for 2030. Presented by Rowena Tall (primary specialist) and Kathleen Plastow (secondary specialist) the workshop will cover songs, games and teaching strategies that span a range of learning from primary school through to secondary. By reusing some elements of repertoire, time can be saved. Additionally, we can teach students to look for more complexities within the music; recycling it for different learning purposes and encouraging students to build on what they know. The learning intention for each piece of music will be expanded on through increasingly complex games, accompaniment or analysis, providing participants with ideas and resources. Elements of music that will be covered include melody, harmony rhythm, form and texture.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (EC),
LOWER PRIMARY (LP),
MIDDLE PRIMARY (MP),
MIDDLE YEARS (MY) –
MIDDLE SECONDARY (MS)