In the book, The Troubled Crusade: American Education 1945-1980 by Diane Ravitch it shows the fight to have equality in education especially in the chapters of Race and Education: The Brown Decision and Race and Education: Social Science and Law. Ravitch shows the injustice in which blacks were treated and the segregated system seemed impossible to escape, especially in the South. Ravitch shows the change in the idea of “color-blindness” (that all are equal despite race, religion, color, etc.) and how that was the goal until the pursuit for “color-blindness” was considered to be “racism in a new form” (p. 114). Ravitch explores the policy transformation from a “color-blindness” policy to a “color-consciousness” policy which were used when implemented
How intelligence can be measured has been debated for several years by different psychologists. Howard Gardner had a theory of multiple intelligences; the idea that people vary in their ability levels across different domains of intellectual skill. The book talked about eight different intelligences including verbal/linguistic, body-kinesthetic, and logical mathematical. This theory seemed quite logical since different people are good at different things. There are several different real-world examples of people who fall under these categories including Martin Luther King Jr., Serena Williams, and Isaac Newton.
Why Music Should Stay For years, schools across America have provided electives to their students as a fun and challenging way to get them into different environments. Students have been able to do anything from Cooking to Theater because the options have been provided. But in recent years, some schools have dropped their electives and replaced them with more boring core classes, and I think it’s time to take a stance and save the electives. More specifically, music electives. Music electives have tons of benefits, including helping students’ grades and test scores, stretching their cognitive capabilities, and it sets students up for success in the future.
Stepping into Melody Music Shop, you immediately see the lines of shining guitars suspended from the ceiling and walls, the musicians and students tucked away into booths practicing melodies and riffs, and performance lights beaming blues and greens against the walls. Located at 1355 W. Bloomfield Road, Melody Music Shop offers instrument and accessory sales, lessons, rentals and repairs. The goal of the shop is to “help people start off and get into music long-term,” shop owner Paul “Wilbur” Price said. Melody Music will celebrate its sixth anniversary this year, but it’s history traces back much farther. In 1962, music teacher George Holden founded Smith-Holden Music, located off of Kirkwood Avenue.
As an early childhood educator, it is vital to have a deep understanding of NAEYC’s Core Standards so as to truly comprehend that children’s learning and development are multidimensional, complex, and influenced by many factors. And, that this learning should take place in environments that are developmentally appropriate and encourage child-initiated, active learning. Teachers need to create engaging lesson plans that utilize a well thought out developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children (Freeman, Decker, & Decker, 2013). These lessons should promote learning from every experience. Once taught concepts have been mastered, children need to be introduced to new concepts and challenges that allow them to continue to learn and develop.
I’ve never really understand the early childhood curriculum until now. I believe early care and education had gone through a lot back in the late 1700’s through the early 1900’s but it came a long way. Back then there weren’t a lot of resources for children to play with and also being able to build they’re social, physical, and intellectual skills. But in today’s generation we have more than enough materials for the children needs to be meet individually.
Alicia Turnquist Mrs. Radke English II 16 October 2015 Title Often times when people think about the concept music, they just think of something to listen to when working, or something to do in one’s past time. What some people do not realize is that music can also be used as a therapy tool and can also help those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Abstract As early childhood educators, we the teachers have differing philosophies and approaches to education of our own. There are many different types of early childhood programs. Each program is unique in its philosophies, methods, and program goals. Every one of us early childhood educators is unique in our own way, which makes each early childhood program experience different and special to everyone involved.
Introduction “The sooner the better” is the ideal tag line for early childhood education. The experiences of children in their early years
Within this theoretical discussion I will address how current principles of early years’ pedagogy have been affected by the work of pioneers of early years’ education. Modern day Early Years Education has been hugely influenced and built upon the ideas and theories of historic and current pioneers and legislation. The statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage is a legal document that sets out the standards required for the development, care and learning of children aged birth to 5 years. The EYFS must be followed by all schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers. Within the EYFS it is stated that “Every Child deserves the best possible start in life and support that enables them to fulfil their potential” and therefore
In many public schools, music education programs are being terminated, due to budget cuts and governmental program reforms; while some believe that the arts are secondary to courses such as math and science, it has been proven that musical education helps students to improve skills such as project management, team building, effective time management, leadership, cooperation and collaboration. Due to the fact that the benefits reaped from music education overwhelm any negatives associated with it, music education programs should be kept in public schools. Music education has been quite prevalent in the United States for quite some time. Public education first began in the United States in the 1800s and Philadelphia and Boston were among the
Music therapy is the clinical use of music to achieve individual goals and improve relationships; it is also considered a form of Psychotherapy (Music Therapy Medicine). Melodies and harmonies are used to transport patients to new and safe places. The sweet rhythms brings peace and relaxation to stressed minds. Self-worth is found between each melodic note, and anxiety and depression are long forgotten. Memories that were once lost are now found, and medication is improved by this one simple healing tool.
As a teenager, I see that my peers are completely diverse when it comes to a music style. Everyone has their own mix of artists and songs that may or may not be completely similar. I sat on the edge of a pool table as I watched my best friend 's attempt of having an open DJ station at her party. She wanted everyone to be able to listen to what they wanted. The idea was not bad and neither were her intentions.
Education, 135(3), 328-336. Harvard University Center on the Developing Child (2009) Five Numbers to Remember about Early Childhood Development, Developing Child, Harvard University, as retrieved from http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/five-numbers-to-remember-about-early-childhood-development/ Hirokazu, Y., Weiland, C., & Brooks-Gunn, J. (2016). When Does Preschool Matter?. Future Of Children, 26(2), 21-35.
Arts and Music programs have been arounds schools for the longest time and many critics say that they are not sophisticated and a waste of money, but it helps students develop. Art and music programs offer jobs and careers. ¨as part of of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt 's New Deal, and provided work for unemployed artists and musicians in public schools.¨- Flynn. Since 1947 art and music programs were promoted by many people so the President Roosevelt created the FAP or the Federal Art Program which funded art and music programs. This helped many unemployed art and music teachers with jobs and teach kids about art and music.
