Join Amber and Brittany as they discuss misconceptions about elementary general music, a research article about the use of Curwen/Glover hand signs in the music room, and what success looks like in their teaching practice!

• Topics (w/time stamps):
  • Introduction [00:00]
  • Topic of the Day: Misconceptions of Elementary General Music [01:39]
  • Research of the Day [24:36]
  • Reddit Post of the Day [35:29]
• “I’m not bitter” clip from The Rocker
• Heather Shouldice - Everyday Musicality
• The Gordon Institute of Music Learning (GIML) - Musical Aptitude
• Doug Goodkin - Orff Educator, Author, Practitioner
• Mayo, W. (2024). Student perceptions of Glover/Curwen hand signs in the elementary music classroom. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 42(3), 18-25. http://doi.org/10.1177/87551233231176218 
• What Does a Successful Lesson Look Like To You?
• Teacher “sense” and the balance of “principle of disturbance” and zone of proximal development in classroom management article mentioned: Russell. (2000). Contexts of music classroom management. Arts and Learning Research Journal, 16(1), 195-225. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED446006.pdf#page=198 
• @MrsPhillipsN5th on TikTok Linktree
• Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn
• Transcript of today’s episode: Ep. 2 - Misconceptions, Hand Signs, and and Success - Oh my! 
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