Facing problems dealing with motivation and engagement? Studies have shown that when students are given the autonomy of choice, they are more intrinsically motivated to learn. This workshop will focus on the use of Differentiated Instruction and Self-Determination Theory to improve the motivation and engagement of students in a common curriculum differentiated by ability for a lower secondary classroom. The lesson package shared at this workshop is for use in a Secondary 1 Music classroom, through the hands-on practical lessons on playing the ukulele and percussion that incorporate a student’s voice into classroom practice and evaluation. Students are given the autonomy of choice in their groupings and pace of learning based on the stipulated success criteria and varied resources.

Date: 11 August 2023 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Venue: Temasek Secondary School (Details will be provided in the Course Details email to confirmed Participants.)

Registration: Search for the course code MU-000078 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This project focusses on implementing the previously planned ensemble music with Boomwhackers as an intermediary intervention for students with ADHD in a mainstream school with a primary focus on improving their social skills and a secondary aim of encouraging the fostering of self-discipline in the students.  Tacitly, this is not music therapy although it draws the activities and routines heavily from the field.

Date: 23 March 2023 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code SEN-000082 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.