The Music Classroom and Executive Functions
Join us for these exciting 30-minute webinars to learn how executive functions play a part in the music classroom.
Dates: December 8 and December 10
Time: 4:00-4:30 PM
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Jessica Wilkes is a Music Director at The Southport School. She received her Masters in Music Education from the University of Bridgeport and has a Bachelor's in Flute and Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music. Her unique style of teaching comes from her many avenues of teaching children while working alongside non-profits like Project Peaceful Warriors, (trauma-based yoga for kids), and Electric Girls, (stem and electrical engineering for girls ages 5-18). Jessica's strengths reside in fostering a safe space that is accessible to all different learners through music, movement, fun manipulatives, visual animation, and project-based learning experiences. Wilkes' music class infuses Orton-Gillingham structures that focus on percussion/Orff instruments, voice, and keyboards with the idea that learning music brings confidence, concentration, and creativity to our youth.
Executive Functions in the Music Classroom
Develop an understanding of how to utilize 3 important executive functions in the music classroom. In this Webinar, you will learn ways in which Executive Functioning will help maximize instruction time, minimize distractions, all with the end goal of having more musical moments linked to the National Core Arts Standards. Date: November 10, 2020Time: 4:00-4:30 pm EST
Fostering a Classroom Environment for Creative Musicians
Develop an understanding of positive reinforcement and mindful language in lessons that encourage performing, responding, connecting, and creating in the music classroom. We will explore ways in which your role can foster an inclusive music classroom...open to all minds of creativity and exploration.Date: November 12, 2020 Time: 4:00-4:30 pm EST
