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Kodaly Today: A Cognitive Approach to Elementary Music Education

Kodaly Today: A Cognitive Approach to Elementary Music Education

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Authors: Micheal Houlahan, Philip Tacka
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 25 reviews
Sales Rank: 74774

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 632
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 2.1

ISBN: 0195314093
Dewey Decimal Number: 372.87
EAN: 9780195314090
ASIN: 0195314093

Publication Date: June 26, 2008
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Product Description
In Kodaly Today, Micheal Houlahan and Philip Tacka offer an expertly-researched, thorough, and - most importantly - practical approach to transforming curriculum goals into tangible, achievable musical objectives and effective lesson plans. Their model - grounded in the latest research in music perception and cognition - outlines the concrete practices behind constructing effective teaching portfolios, selecting engaging music repertoire for the classroom, and teaching musicianship skills successfully to elementary students of all degrees of proficiency. Addressing the most important questions in creating and teaching Kodaly-based programs, Houlahan and Tacka write through a practical lens, presenting a clear picture of how the teaching and learning processes go hand-in-hand. Their innovative approach was designed through a close, six-year collaboration between music instructors and researchers, and offers teachers an easily-followed, step-by-step roadmap for developing students' musical understanding and metacognition skills. A comprehensive resource in the realm of elementary music education, this book is a valuable reference for all in-service music educators, music supervisors, and students and instructors in music education.


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5 out of 5 stars Incredible Resource - a MUST have for music educators   September 17, 2008
This approach develops incredibly sophisticated musicians at an early age. Kodaly Today provides thorough guidelines for the music educator throughout the calendar year. Lesson planning runs smoothly which allows me more time to be creative and teach a in step by step, cognitive way. But it also provides specifics like key phrases and terminology to help you communicate in the classroom. It is an essential to my planning time.


3 out of 5 stars Almost too much information   September 6, 2008
I found that this book had great information and really took the time to explain the reasoning and philosophy behind the ideas presented. It almost contains too much information. I plan to use it as a reference to supplement the Kodaly training I'm receiving at Capital University, and hope other will use it as a reference and not a replacement for training.


5 out of 5 stars It is for TODAY!   August 15, 2008
If you are a Music Educator, this book will help you to be a more effective teacher and will keep you from going crazy trying to figure out how to present all those music concepts on your list. The book is well organized, relevant and easy to understand. Believe me, everything you need to teach wonderful music lessons is in this book. There are song suggestions for every part of your lessons and many ideas for making your lessons more creative and powerful. After almost 30 years as a Music Educator, I am so grateful to have this tool and support for my teaching.


5 out of 5 stars Very practical   August 9, 2008
I bought this book after hearing about it on the MENC boards. It is packed full of great information about organizing curriculum, and offers many ideas that you can incorporate immediately into the classroom. Worth every penny!


5 out of 5 stars Kodaly Today: a must-have!   August 2, 2008
Kodaly Today is an awesome book! It has everything, like how to plug in your lesson plans, which repertoire to use for each concept taught, and much more. The teaching procedures in this book will guide you to help your students develop musically in more ways than you think. It is a resource that is beautifully organized and a pleasure to read. Whether you see your kids every day or twice a month - every music teacher should have this book, it's amazing. I love it and can't wait to try it this new school year!



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