Summer 2022 MECA
Continuing Education Courses
Teach Me About Hip Hop: Learning and Creating Hip Hop Experiences in Elementary Music
Date
June 27-July 1, 2022
Course Code
6192
Credits
3 Graduate Credits
Tuition
$1,065, due in full with registration
Overview
The use of Hip Hop music in the elementary music classroom is becoming more prevalent as music teachers attempt to keep students actively engaged in learning. Hip Hop music is continuously evolving and is displayed in movies, books, commercials, and a host of other arenas that our students consume daily. In this one week course, Mr. Franklin Willis will provide teaching strategies and ideas on how to utilize Hip Hop music to enhance student engagement and cultural relevance in the elementary music classroom. The participants will also learn the historical context in which Hip Hop was created and how that relates to students today. Throughout the course teachers will experience Hip Hop music making experiences through singing, rapping, movement, playing instruments, songwriting, using a digital audio workstation, and so much more. At the conclusion of this one week course, teachers will know the importance of Hip Hop music and be able to use the lessons, songs, and ideas presented to diversify their elementary music curriculum.
Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the historical importance of Hip Hop music
- Break down barriers and stereotypes of teaching Hip Hop music
- Acquire knowledge to teach Hip Hop elements to their students with creative and innovative teaching methods
- Create unique Hip Hop lessons, ideas, and plans to integrate into their elementary music curriculum.
Requirements
Chat Session
Prerequisites
Required Text(s)
None
Software/Hardware Requirements
Schoology is a learning management system that allows you to interact directly with your instructors, fellow students, and members of the greater VanderCook community.
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