A traditional instrument, instruction for which has benefited from employing ICT as a delivery mechanism.
The recorder package was written to update a previous scheme, and provide all primary schools with a resource to teach recorder playing in the classroom.
The recorder package was initially written by a small group of Visiting Music Specialists, with the intention to provide schools with an updated teaching resource. As it was being created I felt it lent itself to a computer-based format. Teachers and pupils would be able to interact with the program to develop their musical ability, while also providing cross-curricular links to acquire skills in ICT.
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What was the impact on pupils' learning?
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| The package has not been distributed to schools yet and has only
been used by a small number of teachers and children at an experimental
level.
One positive feature of this package is that it focuses the attention
of the pupil to one central viewpoint (ie they are all looking at
the same screen!), which helps to encourage more accurate playing.
Assessing individual pupils development is easier, as the teachers
attention is not restricted (by accompanying the players with another
instrument or controlling a tape recorder!!) The package can be
used in the classroom, where children can sit in a comfortable position
with good posture. There is no need for photocopying and music cannot
get lost! |
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What was the impact of teaching strategies?
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| Teaching strategies can vary depending on the use of the package in the classroom, and the hardware that is available. |
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Hardware/software requirements and useful linked
websites.
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| The package requires Microsoft PowerPoint.
Useful websites:- |