Music Teacher Coffee Talk MTCT #181: 2025 Summer Book Club, Part 2
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Jul 6, 2025 Explore the joy of music and personal connection with folk traditions through a Bob Dylan-themed quiz. Delve into culturally responsive teaching and the importance of asset-based thinking in music education. Discover how student engagement thrives in an inclusive classroom that values belonging and ownership. Hear about the balance of improvisation and structure in lessons. Plus, enjoy a quirky book that humorously reimagines villainy from an unexpected perspective. It's a delightful mix of insights and laughs!
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Reframe Student Behavior
- Behaviors in students are forms of communication revealing their needs.
- Teachers should replace deficit thinking with instructional strategies addressing these needs.
Long-Term Student Growth Anecdote
- Tanya shares about a student she has taught for several years who is very active and takes longer to settle.
- Over time, she realized the student improved and she must reassess each year as kids change.
Start Portrait With One Class
- Focus on creating a classroom portrait for one challenging class first.
- Use initial observations and plan intentionally without overwhelming yourself.
