He explained that this system is a method of teaching rhythm through the use of syllables quarter notes were defined as "ta", eight notes as "ti", and so forth. ... There is a slight misunderstanding on the concept of the sixteenth note; using Kodaly's method of syllables, a person learning sixteenth notes can be misguided. ... As stated previously, the syllable "ti" is used to represent eighth notes, thus the confusion. ... McGuire came up with the idea of using an entirely different syllable for these sixteenth notes. By using the syllable "tu", students can then differentiate bet...

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I was preparing for my first day of middle school in summer. I was walking into my first middle school in America. I had traveled a long distance from the Philippines with my big brother to unite with my mother, who had been living here for 11 years, hoping America would help my future. My step-da...

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Whenever a teacher told me how to outline or how to take notes, I would always ask if I could do it my way, so I would remember it easily. ... Notes and homework were written in whatever format that we felt was best, as long as the things we learned during class were implanted in what we were writing down. ...

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"Work and How I Got There- Its 5 am, and I am sitting at my dining room table, studying never-ending notes on how Minoan art affects today's society, and why men who lived so long ago are important.   ... A year ago I would have been in bed by 12, after skimming over my notes, skipping half my homework, and choosing sleep over work. ...

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Growing up, I really hated school. I was one of those students who had to do what they're told but was never passionate about anything in school. I always went because I had to, not because I enjoyed it. I wanted to enjoy it; I never could. I remember my teachers sending emails or calling my parents...

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As I wrote in my lecture 1 notes (Planning for arts teaching and learning responses, sheet) dealing with my views on learning, "It requires an open minded approach to the topic-, (The Arts: Lecture 1). ...

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Sir Ken Robinson is an English author, speaker and committed supporter of education and the arts. He has been writing educational books since 1977 and contributes very respected texts in the study of art education. "Out of Our Minds" is a book promoting creativity in the work place. Robinson discuss...

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In high school, the teachers would teach from a powerpoint, make you take notes, pass out some class work, and finally some homework that will be turned in the next day. In college it is mainly lectures and notes with very little to no classwork. ...

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WC: 595 The movie Finding Forester was about a young black lad named Jamal Wallace that lived in an unfavorable area of New York, called the Bronx. Jamal was no ordinary kid, he was...

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After many classes with this same instructor, it is easy to note that the teacher's voice ranges do not differ, he is very monotone and doesn't seem all to enthusiastic about what he is teaching. ...

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High School vs. College Education plays in important role in all our lives. Many of us will spend all our lives in school in order to get the education we needed for a certain career we wanted to pursue. All those years in school are mainly focused during your high school and college years. Majorit...

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I would take notes as if there was going to be quiz on the text I had read. ... He notes "The teacher proceeded to belittle everyone from German Eva, who hated laziness, to Japanese Yukari, who loved paintbrushes and soap. ...

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Prayer in schools - a right has been taken away. Society today says that this offends students and invades their personal morals and beliefs as humans. While this is a reasonable point of view, what about the rights of those who do believe in a brief silence before their morning class begins? Is ...

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• O"Neil, John. "Who Are We, Why We Teach." NEAToday. September 2003. pp.27-32. The reason I chose the article was because I ask myself these two questions on a weekly basis. I thought it would be interesting to find out where I fit in the national average. I found that I am the exception ...

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Hello, I'm _____ _____ , and I'm a representative of the Wheatley High School Debate Team. My partner and I will be informing you as to why secondary schools should be responsible for the healthful nutritional content of foods and beverages served on their campuses. Our reasons or contentions in f...

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Where Nests the Water Hen by Gabrielle Roy Where Nests the Water Hen is written by Gabrielle Roy and describes one of her life experiences as a teacher. This novel is set in Manitoba where the river the Little Water Hen flows out of Water Hen Lake. In the Little Water Hen, there is an island whe...

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Prayer in schools - a right has been taken away. Society today says that this offends students and invades their personal morals and beliefs as humans. While this is a reasonable point of view, what about the rights of those who do believe in a brief silence before their morning class begins? Is ...

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"Introduction: Ways of Reading" After reading the introduction of "Ways of Reading" for the first time, an immediate sense of confusion struck. Thus, when contemplating the passage and reading it for a second time, the fog became clear. The introduction to the book "Ways of Reading" is unique in ...

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Everyone hungers for knowledge. From the day we are born until the day we die, our brains constantly seek out new stimuli. As creatures of habit, we must strive to balance the feeling of security from routine, with excitement and spontaneity. Although many of us realize this as adults, the same must...

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Individual assessments would be graded on the notes you sing or play correctly. ... They should have to sing or play a series of notes of varying beats to create a tune. ... Students would most likely be required to memorize and perform a song where they are graded on their rhythm, dynamics, and notes. ...

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In finding resources for this paper it was interesting to note that all the information fell under the category of leadership and not teacher qualities. It was also interesting to note that the principle the US Army teaches on leadership are included in an overwhelming number of corporations as well taught mostly by retired military themselves. ...

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As a senior in high school this year, i have come to the realization that there are so many difficulties we as students face in our final year of high school. Senior year is one of the most years of some of our lives, but with it come the stresses of heading off to college. Although some teachers cl...

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This is an academic summary of an essay by Richard Rodriguez, "Achievement of Desire". We are to summarize Rodriguez's essay and then expand on it using a recent personal experience. I am looking for help with proofreading and any ideas you may have on how to expand this essay further. Thanks. In th...

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As graduation comes around, many students struggle with where they are going to live next. Some opt with going back to their hometowns, while others decide to branch out and explore new territory. When choosing a new area to live in, you must think about what city has the most to offer. Houston, Tex...

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"The True Crime" Today is your every first day for kindergarten. As you walk into the classroom with your brand new Curious George lunchbox clutched tightly in your hand you notice the alphabet tacked to the wall on colorful note cards. You still don't know all the letters no matter how man...

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