Full Description
The third edition of this popular text uses music and drama to promote learning across the curriculum and with all types of learners. Based on arts integration standards, differentiated instruction techniques, and current research, Creative Drama and Music Methods provides the theory along with applications to help teachers build confidence in using the arts in their daily lesson plans. The text is filled with hands-on activities that guide pre-service and K-8th grade teachers in understanding that integrating drama and music is easy, fun, and vital to fostering a child's desire to explore, imagine, and learn. Examples are provided in each chapter, along with the purpose of the activity and tips for instruction.
Rubin and Merrion provide activities that engage elementary and middle school students and range from simple stories and rhythmic activities to story dramatization and composition. All the activities can be comfortably incorporated into the classroom routine and place no additional burdens on the teacher. They are especially useful for educators with valid learning goals but limited experience in creative drama and music.
Not typical for creative drama or music texts, Creative Drama and Music Methods takes a process approach to the two arts, placing primary significance on the learner's growth and development.
Contents
Part 1 Preface
Part 2 Acknowledgments
Chapter 3 Chapter 1. Creative Drama and Music in Instructional Settings
Part 4 Merging Theory and Practice
Part 5 Terminology and Roles
Part 6 Getting Started
Part 7 Preparing Successful Lessons
Part 8 Content and Achievement Standards
Part 9 Patterns of Progression
Part 10 The Importance of Arts Education
Part 11 Guidelines for Success
Chapter 12 Chapter 2. Beginning Activities
Part 13 Ice-Breakers
Part 14 Name Tags or Tent Cards
Part 15 Name Games
Part 16 Finger Plays
Part 17 Nursery Rhyme Finger Plays
Part 18 Noisy Stories
Part 19 Replaying
Part 20 Listening Levels
Part 21 Sound Scavenger Hunt
Part 22 Found Sound
Part 23 Body Sounds
Part 24 Reading Rhythm
Part 25 Found Sound Sources
Part 26 Familiar Songs
Part 27 Sample Lesson
Chapter 28 Chapter 3. Listening and Seeing Imaginatively
Part 29 Concentration
Part 30 Control
Part 31 Quieting Activities
Part 32 Abstract/Concrete Images
Part 33 Musical Echoes
Part 34 Rhythmic Dialogues
Part 35 Sound Journals
Part 36 Sample Lesson
Chapter 37 Chapter 4. Expressing Creativity without Sound
Part 38 Ensemble Singing
Part 39 Ensemble Playing
Part 40 Choral Reading
Part 41 Characterization
Part 42 Group Story Building
Part 43 Representative Songs
Part 44 Sample Lesson
Chapter 45 Chapter 5. Improvisation and Story Creation
Part 46 Story Creation
Part 47 Story Creation from Props
Part 48 Story Creation from Pictures
Part 49 Open-Ended Stories
Part 50 Improvisation and Music
Part 51 Solo Improvisation
Part 52 Ensemble Improvisation in Music
Part 53 Improvisation in Creative Drama
Part 54 Improvisation as Story Creation
Part 55 Roleplaying
Part 56 Sample Lesson
Chapter 57 Chapter 6. Integrating Creative Choices
Part 58 Story Dramatization
Part 59 Story Dramatization Process
Part 60 Accompaniment
Part 61 Composition
Part 62 Suggested Stories to Dramatize
Part 63 Sample Lesson
Chapter 64 Appendix A Sample Lesson
Chapter 65 Appendix B Reflection Questions
Chapter 66 Appendix C Further Resources: Web Site Drama and Music Resources
Chapter 67 Appendix D: Glossary
Chapter 68 Index
