BTSA Exit PresentationJared Pugh

CTSP Focus1.4 Using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and technologies to meet students diverse learning needs.

Before BTSA Focus

Instructional Strategies before 1.4Year 1 Evidence 85% of instructional days were spent solely rehearsing concert materialStudents used technology in class a total of 0 timesLack of diverse instructional strategiesInstructional units were unclear and ad hoc

Evidence of Various Instructional StrategiesLessons were powerpoint presentations with paper assignmentsAssessments were rarely given if everMusic theory lessons were ineffective and ubiquitous Music History lessons were powerpoint presentations with worksheetsStudents only rehearsed music the teacher had chosenLack of variety led to student burn out learning concert music

After BTSA Focus

Instructional Strategies after 1.4Year 2 Technology used for assignments and projectsGoogle Classroom, MusicTheory.netResearch Projects and Performances in classRenaissance Composer ProjectMy Anthem ProjectStudents choose performance materialImproved student engagement91% of students scored above a 90% on their summative assessment for the My Anthem Project

Support material and fun performances are shared via Google Classroom

MusicTheory.netOnline platform to assess note identification and develop ear training skills at students paceBorn out of my note value Module C project from last yearIncreased students pitch recognition tremendously allowing us to perform more complex music earlier in the year

Renaissance Composer Project100% of students completed project with a 90% or above

Project caused student to open up about personally tragic moment and how music helped him through it.My Anthem Presentation

Music Videos and Authentic Performances Enhance Instruction

Overall Reflection and Future growthVarying instruction and strategies increases engagementTechnology is a powerful tool in the music classroomLeveraging student creativity enhances instruction

Research diverse content appropriate teaching strategiesIncorporate more projects into my curriculumUse technology as an organizational tool from the beginning of the year