Music Teacher Coffee Talk MTCT #180: 2025 Summer Book Club, Part 1
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Jun 17, 2025 Tanya and Carrie kick off their summer book club with a fun dive into 'Music as a Vehicle.' They share playful anecdotes about teaching music, discussing everything from instrumental preferences to end-of-year routines. A lively debate arises between Broadway musicals and intimate concerts, revealing their personal favorites. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn, tackling culturally responsive music education and gender dynamics in the classroom. Plus, they explore a riveting teenage murder mystery and share hilarious listener social missteps to wrap up the fun!
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Build an Equity Lens
- Reflect deeply on your teaching beliefs and avoid merely replicating traditional methods unfit for your current students.
- Consider your students' backgrounds to create an inclusive, culturally responsive music environment.
Student Chromebook Challenge
- Keri shared a story about a student struggling to bring a charged Chromebook due to family circumstances.
- She realized the need to provide support like loaner devices to accommodate diverse student needs.
Provide Classroom Resources
- Proactively supply classroom essentials like headphones and chargers to remove barriers for students without them.
- Allocate budget to buying extras to reduce classroom disruptions and student stress.
