EDCI 306 MUSIC ASSESSMENT

Objectives: 1) TSW understand the advantages and disadvantages of several assessment systems as measured by class discussion and response. 2) TSW learn about half notes as evidenced by rhythmic composition assignments. C.M. – Giving students choices Assessing Music Assessing Music Key Signatures (major scale) Key Signatures (major scale) Rhythmic Dictation – half notes Rhythmic Dictation – half notes Grant Proposal orientation Grant Proposal orientation Keyboards (Style with Tempo) Keyboards (Style with Tempo) For Thursday: Questioning Strategies and Music Basal Series

Music Assessment What kind of assessor are you? What kind of assessor are you? Should music be assessed at all? Should music be assessed at all? Types of assessment Types of assessment Traditional/Authentic (Learning Styles) Traditional/Authentic (Learning Styles) Percentage/Letter Grade/Points/Checks Percentage/Letter Grade/Points/Checks Teacher Support Teacher Support Limited guidance – Research Paper Limited guidance – Research Paper Rubric (teacher/class/student designed) – Microteach. Rubric (teacher/class/student designed) – Microteach. Drafts (teacher returns edited drafts) Drafts (teacher returns edited drafts) Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

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