Final Exam Preparation Flashcards
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Major Sociological Theories
Functionalist theory, Conflict theory, and Interaction theory
Functionalist Theory
based on beliefs Emile Durkheim; asserts that various institutions in society are related/interdependent/should function together in an orderly and efficient manner
Conflict theory
based on writings of Karl Marx and Max Weber; believe that various parts of society tend to be in constant conflict with each other
Interaction Theory
based on works of Charles Cooley and George Mead; decides that behavior is shaped by one’s interaction with other individuals
Looking Glass theory
idea coined by charles cooley involved in Interaction theory; refers to the image people have of themselves based on how they think they are perceived by others
Elementary Music Curriculum importance
makes music available to all students; forms foundation for later music study; fosters attitudes and values about music
Types of Elementary Music Classes
classroom music, extracurricular, instrumental music
Elementary School Music Personnel
Music Specialist, classroom teacher, music consultant/supervisor
Secondary School Music Offerings
general music, performing groups(band, chorus, orchestra)
Benefits of Participating in performing groups
opportunity to learn by producing and experiencing music; create opportunities for student recognition; well-established in the school curriculum; tend to have teachers specifically trained in this area; often have established and rich repertoires
Benefits of Small ensembles
promote performance independence and interest/good musicianship; have interesting and challenging repertoire
When were the New National Standards(Core Arts Standards) developed?
2014 by broad coalition of arts education associations/expert art educators
For how many arts content areas were the New National Standards written for?
5
What were the New National Standards(core arts standards) developed around?
reflect various strands of music study; developed around artistic processes common to all the arts
What artistic processes are common to all the arts?
creating, performing, responding, and connecting
Anchor Standards
state what students should know and be able to do in all of the arts(ex: generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work)
Performance Standards
state what students should know and be able to do in a particular arts discipline at various levels of accomplishment( ex: compose and improvise melodic and rhythmic ideas/motives that reflect characteristics of music or texts studied in rehearsal)
Enduring Understandings
state a set of ideas that are central to a particular discipline(ex: “the creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence a musicians work emerge from a variety of courses)
Essential Questions
encourage students to focus on what is to be learned within the enduring understandings(ex: how to musicians generate creative ideas?)
What are SLOs?
Student Learning Objectives; specific learning goal with measure of student learning used to test non-academic subjects –> measured through standardized tests/end of course exams/student performance demonstrations
Key elements of SLO
clear identification of student population, specific time period, rigorous and realistic learning target, strong rationale for expected student growth, student growth and performance stated in measurable terms
Why SLO?
is flexible to changes in standards/curriculum; credible as assessment tool between teachers and principles
No Child Left Behind: Principles
every child tested in every year grades 3-8; all states required to establish achievement timelines; all students expected to show Adequate Yearly Progress; schools not making AYP labeled as “Needs Improvement Schools”
NCLB Sanctions(in order)
1st year: school would be put on notice
2nd year: school would be required to offer all its students the right to transfer
3rd year: school would be required to offer free tutoring
4th year: school would be required to take corrective actions
5th year: school required to undergo restructuring
