Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #100: 💯Favorite Things It's our 100th episode! We are celebrating by sharing 100 of our favorite things both in and out of the music room. Thanks for listening and supporting us along the way! Favorite Picture Books for the Classroom: I Took the Moon for a Walk Hand, Hand Fingers Thumb The Composer is Dead Jennie Jenkins Mary Wore Her Red Dress Your Name is a Song The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night We're Going on a Bear Hunt Remarkable Farkle McBride Favorite Podcasts: My Favorite Murder Armchair Expert Music Room Music Ed Amplified Office Ladies Happier with Gretchen Rubin Culture Gabfest What Should I Read Next? Ten Percent Happier Favorite Classroom Instruments: Cajón Tubanos and djembes Rhythm sticks Xylophones Ukulele Egg Shakers Boomwhackers Hand drums Tone bars on a ladder Favorite Places to Visit: Camping the Poudre Canyon Sayulita, Mexico Yellowstone National Park Prague Thailand Breckenridge, Colorado Seattle Dingle Peninsul...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #99: Dear Cooperating Teachers   In this episode, Carrie and Tanya give advice and ideas for cooperating teachers who will be welcoming a student teacher into their classroom in the near future. Main Theme Advice and ideas for cooperating teachers: Considerations Are you ready for a student teacher? Don't feel pressured to accept a student teacher if the timing isn't right. Get to know your local universities and what kind of training and preparation they will be coming to you with. Preparation Prepare a space: small desk or work area Prepare your students: invite the teacher in a few times before the real start. Have established routines and procedures and ensure your student teacher will continue those practices. Establish when your student teacher will do their work sample (if required in your state). Consider encouraging your student teacher to do that project during their secondary student teaching placement. Prepare your curricul...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #98: Dear Seasoned Teachers In this episode, Tanya and Carrie share advice and ideas geared towards "seasoned teachers," meaning teachers likely around year 4 or 5 and beyond. Main Theme This article is helpful in explaining the various Developmental Stages of Teachers . Today's episode is aimed towards teachers in the Renewal and Maturity stages. If you are in the Survival or Consolidation stage, check out our Episode #97: Dear New Teachers . For Renwal Teachers: Establish your philosophy and don't be afraid to hold to your values. Find your people. Join organizations, serve on the board of chapters and organizations that you are passionate about. Get some training! If you can, complete your training and/or master's degree before starting a family. Attend professional development on a larger level. Consider attending state, regional, and national conferences to meet people outside of your immediate area. Hone your craft ...