The first time I observed Caleb Cutler, I saw his 8th grade guitar, 6th grade general music, 6th grade chorus, and 7th grade guitar. Immediately I was put to work and learned how to restring a guitar as well as how to use the big copy machines they have. Additionally, I got to get to know a few students well. Caleb had me help two students organize the choral music in his office where we got to some time to talk as well.
Observing Caleb's teaching, he has a very vibrant teaching personality. His classroom management most of the time consisted of connecting with the student that was talking or off task by poking just a little bit of fun or asking how their weekend was, just to regain their attention. In terms of teaching style, he used a lot of peer modeling. In the guitar class he would point the doc cam at the students fingers so that people could learn from both what they played correctly and what mistakes they made. Other ways I got to participate were through helping students with theory worksheets in the general music class and helping Caleb to assess the guitar playing, which he is clear about grading based on tone, note/rhythmic accuracy, and a sense of pulse.
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AuthorReese Massey recounts her observations of elementary and secondary music teachers during her time in pre-practicum. Archives
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