#Listen to those around you, observe what you see and never be scared to stand up for what’s right, #Listen to my friend Red Grammar as he beautifully summarizes what we should all strive for. https://t.co/qAEpX0sQsw
#WorldMusicPedagogy is a great technique for #music#teachers to get their students thinking about the world outside their own bubble and expand their knowledge. This can be an important step in teaching the important skill of #empathy. #Listen
#CulturallyRelevantPedagogy is nothing more than good pedagogy!
Ladson-Billings devised this pedagogy to focus on a student’s strengths, not weaknesses in the classroom. #Listen
According to studies by the @APA and @NEArts: Children from low-SES families enter high school with average #literacy skills 5 years behind those of high-income students. 71% of low-SES students with arts-rich experiences attended some sort of college after high school. #Listen
Overcoming #stereotypes in the
#classroom and reinforcing the habit can make a difference in the lives of all your students. Check out what teaching #Tolerance has to say about conquering stereotypes and embracing culture in your classroom. https://t.co/CwHj9HoURL #Listen
According to a @NAfME article by Jacqueline Kelly-McHale, #music programs in the US lack diversity because the music teachers lack #diversity. See how you can reconfigure your thoughts and classroom here: https://t.co/jVOfUmWPQI @tonniemartinez#Listen
#Music conveys ideas and spreads cultural norms, other skills such as spreading #language, and learning dances. Fully understanding music inherently means understanding culture and broadening your thoughts to include the traditions of all. @tonniemartinez#Listen
#Multicultural awareness comes alive in music, as one learns to be empathetic toward music, they also learn empathy toward the culture and people involved in that music. Stay tuned to learn more about how #music#education benefits a #diverse society. @tonniemartinez#Listen