Transforming Teaching & Learning: The EDEL 325 Story
"Discover the journey of EDEL 325, a course focusing on Curriculum & Pedagogy in Elementary School Music at the University of Alberta. Follow the narrative as Amanda P. Montgomery shares insights and experiences in teaching and learning. Explore how music education can be transformed through innovative approaches and pedagogical strategies."
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Transforming Teaching & Learning: The EDEL 325 Story Amanda P. Montgomery Department of Elementary Education F A C U L T Y EDEL 325: Curriculum & Pedagogy in Elementary School Music O F E D U C A T I O N , U N I V E R S I T Y O F A L B E R T A
Course Type: One of 7 Curriculum & Pedagogy courses in BEd. Elementary Content: Theory and research surrounding children s musical development and learning Concrete application of pedagogy Structure: Inquiry & constructivist based ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Format: F2F sections of 35-40 students each - taught in variable time formats (3/4/8 weeks compressed and regular 13 weeks)
Challenges: My experience: blended and online graduate teaching No current undergraduate models EDEL 325 needs lots of hands-on application time how to keep constructivist/inquiry based model
I read the literature on blended learning A. Definitions: the thoughtful integration of classroom, face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences (Garrison & Kanuka, 2004, p.96) can be any % mixture of F2F and online learning depending on context (Halverson et al., 2012) is not simply taking F2F material and moving it online but rather involves a complete rethinking and redesign of instruction (Vaughn, 2007)
Early goals highlighted blended learnings potential to transform higher education towards: More constructivist and inquiry based learning More interactive and collaborative learning with less big hall lecture Building communities of inquiry
More recently as the flipped classroom has gained conversation time, goals have expanded to include: The opportunity for students to take more ownership and responsibility for their learning (i.e., online work first application in F2F second) The opportunity for individual pacing and greater access for review of course content (e.g., screencasts, podcasts, etc.)
So as a result, I decided to be innovative and create a flipped music classroom within a blended format Developed a theoretical learning model for this flipped-blended classroom EARS s of Learning: Explore-Apply-Reinforce
EARs of Learning 1. Explore:Individual online exploration of course material through multiple modalities (e.g., screencasts, podcasts, videos, readings, group discussions, etc.) in conjunction with practice quizzes and/or assignments Moodle eClass 2. Apply:Collaborative, synchronous application of this course material during the F2F class on campus 3. Reinforce:Individual review of course material online as needed plus assignments Moodle eClass
EDEL 325 Blended Learning E: Flexlab A: Interactive Class LIVE! 10 Units 20 Modules R: Assignment
EDEL 325 Online Learning (ATEP) E: Flexlab A: LIVE! Online Class via Adobe Connect 10 Units 20 Modules R: Flexlab Revisited
F A C U L T Y O F E D U C A T I O N , U N I V E R S I T Y O F A L B E R T A EDEL 325: Curriculum & Pedagogy in Elementary School Music
Things to think about Read a bit of the literature Look at other instructor s courses (amanda.montgomery@ualberta.ca) Tap into the campus support Start small - a couple of modules Be creative with learning objectives no one size fits all F A C U L T Y O F E D U C A T I O N , U N I V E R S I T Y O F A L B E R T A EDEL 325: Curriculum & Pedagogy in Elementary School Music
