Teacher: We will learn about Singapore Music!

No one: 

Students: Collective sigh…then…. WE ARE SINGAAAAPOREEEE…Di TANJOOOONG KAATONG (half hearted out of tune singing).

But is Singapore Music really just about patriotic and community songs? Participants will challenge this narrow notion by analysing a year-long ‘Singapore Music’ course for Primary 5 students. In this workshop, the multifaceted nature and purposes of ‘Singapore Music’ is surfaced using 5 strands which the team developed. 

1. Expressing the Nation

2. Information for the Nation 

3. Talents in the Nation 

4. Inspiring the Nation 

5. Sounds in the Nation 

Participants will explore the musicological and pedagogical considerations when creating this ‘Singapore Music’  overarching framework and experience the varied learning activities which make up this year-long course (Flipped Classroom, Inquiry-Based Learning, Rap Creation, Soundscape Performance, etc)

Date: 5 April 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000099 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

As primary school music educators, it is crucial to cultivate students' curiosity, confidence and self-directed learning. By integrating gamified elements and other learning platforms, these lessons aim to boost intrinsic motivation, promote self-directed learning and enhance student engagement. Using the ARCS model of motivation, it further validates the effectiveness of gamification strategies in increasing pupils' interest and dedication to ukulele learning. Participants will take away gamification ideas, ARCS model of motivation and self-directed learning techniques for inspiring ukulele teaching.

Date: 18 April 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000105 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Curriculum integration is one of the methods used to engage students in active learning and arouse their interest as they make connections across subjects. 

In this workshop, the conceptualisation on the use of ‘World Culture” as the theme-based model for curriculum integration between Art and Music will be shared with participants. The model aims to allow our students to graduate with an enriched exposure to 6 countries’ art and music cultures. This approach aligns to the 21CC and our School Vision. In view of the commonalities that Art and Music education share, AWESEM (Arts World Exploration SEMester) was developed to deepen students’ interaction with the various world cultures and reinforce the interpretation and creative skills required of students in both subjects.

Date: 30 April 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000100 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

A story-based approach is effective and engaging for several reasons. Firstly, stories have a natural ability to captivate our attention and stimulate our imagination. Secondly, they provide context and meaning to the music being taught, allowing an exploration into its historical background, cultural significance, emotional themes and musical motifs used. 

Finally, it encourages active listening, creativity and self-expression, prompting students to develop their performance and improvisation skills and interpreting music in unique and personal ways.

Participants will take away ideas of how they could adapt these lesson resources for use in their classrooms.

Date: 7 May 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000103 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

As teachers teaching music at the middle primary level, it is important to create an inclusive learning experience for students for greater engagement in their lessons. Using technology like Scratch Programming, teachers design lessons for students to develop not only their music skills but also their social and communication skills. Teachers have observed that students face challenges when they come together to collaborate. Therefore, these lessons aim to develop collaborative learners and thinkers in an inclusive music classroom. Participants will take away lesson ideas and have a hands-on session to co-design lessons using Scratch programming.

Date: 14 May 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000101 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

The workshop is a dynamic and concise session is designed to equip educators with innovative techniques for teaching creative dance to Primary 1 students using differentiated instructions. This workshop aims to equip teachers with practical tools to engage diverse learners while fostering artistic expression and physical activity in the classroom.

Date: 17 May 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code PE-000270 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here 

As teachers, we aim to provide our students with the opportunity to be critical thinkers and be curious about their surroundings. It is also important that we keep the joy of learning alive to keep students intrinsically motivated to learn. Using The Pedagogy of Play, we incorporate practices and strategies to actively engage our students and let them experience joy through play. We also introduced inquiry-based learning into our music programme as we create opportunities for exploration and knowledge building conversations. Participants will leave with ideas of how we promote playful learning and some of the practice and strategies used. 

Date: 21 May 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000104 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Have you ever wondered how our students can learn to play a new instrument in just 3-4 hours of lesson time without prior music background? Our current music curriculum is designed to be dynamic and multi-dimensional. To ensure that in-depth learning takes place despite the limited lesson time, our music team is constantly exploring innovative approaches to bring about the desired learning outcomes. 

In our PLT project, we delved into the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model in helping students master instrument playing techniques. Curious to know the results? Join us to find out!

Date: 4 July 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000102 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

There is an inertia for students to sing songs in a language other than English or in their Mother Tongue when there is no opportunity to flesh out the meaning of the lyrics in a fun, engaging and embodied manner. With activating prior schema and using drama strategies to make the lyrics come to life, students will be more willing to apply their learning to sing out with gusto. This workshop aims to empower music teachers with using drama strategies so that it elevates the quality of understanding of lyrics and increase engagement.

Date: 27 August 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000106 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.