ETC-Final Project

Hello Everyone!!

This is my practical experience for my RILS. Here is the lesson plan that was used. We only did the first session since this was just an experiment. 

Session 1:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Introduction to the mother of all instruments (Piano)

·       How to hold your hands, Posture

·       Introduction to the notes on the piano

·       Call and response for the notes on the piano/practice with a partner

Homework: Study the notes and get a good grasp on where each one is located

            Session 2:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Review of last class

·       Introduction to scales

·       How a scale is formed

·       How to do major scales

·       Practice scales with a partner for the rest of class

Homework: Study the scales and practice all of them

            Session 3:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Review of last class session

·       Introduction to minor scales

·       How to form minor scales

·       Practice minor scales with a fellow classmate for the rest of class

Homework: Practice minor scales

            Session 4:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Review of last two classes

·       Have students perform one major scale and one minor scale each

·       How to form a run from scales

·       Have students form their own runs with a partner and do them at the end of class

Homework: Students will be given a song to listen to

            Session 5:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Introduction to ear training

·       How to determine what key a song is in

·       Introduction to major chords

·       Have students team up with a partner and practice major chords in every key

Homework: Students will practice major chords and ear training

            Session 6:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Review of last session

·       Introduction to minor chords

·       Students will play minor chords in each key

·       Practice minor chords with fellow classmates

Homework: Continue to practice minor chords

Session 7:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Students will put together song

·       Students will practice/intermingle with fellow classmates for the rest of class

Homework: Students will continue to practice both songs

Session 8:

·       Icebreaker/Warm-up (JamLegend)

·       Students will practice their songs

·       Students will individually play each song for the class

Here is the documentary that was prepared after the experience.

After implementing this plan, I would like to move forward with the same plan, without making any changes. We really captured the interest of the children. They were hungry for more. JamLegend is truly a life-saver. It was an excellent way to begin class.