20 years teaching in challenging inner city school or schools in deprived areas. Currently Teacher of Music for the Inspiration Trust in Norfolk and Suffolk (UK).
Knowledge Rich Curriculum approach where Student Mastery is key. Traditional theory based approach where practical work supports the theory. Whole class and whole Grade / Year Group singing weekly. Advocate of: Teach Like a Champ by Doug Lemov where weekly student 'testing' and tests several times a lesson to find out how each student is progressing is essential.
MA, PGDip, PGCE, BMus, DipLCM
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My Masters had a focus on student learning in the music classroom. Therefore, my resources are designed to help music teachers catch up the multiple resources available to buy for maths teachers. They are able to focus on teaching and learning, yet we as music teachers seem to spend a lot of time seeking out or writing music resources.