The Word in Play: Language, Music and Movement in the Classroom - Softcover

Katz, Susan A.; Thomas, Judith A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557666164 ISBN 13: 9781557666161

Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co, 2004

Synopsis

This innovative book, now in its second edition, is designed as an educator's guide to teaching language arts through poetry, music, and movement. The book is geared toward elementary school teachers for use in the general education classroom, but music specialists, art teachers, and special educators will also benefit. The book is based on the philosophy of Carl Orff, who encouraged classroom play; improvisation and exploration; and the incorporation of music, movement, song, and instruments into the general classroom.Section I includes scripted classroom lessons on introducing language and movement concepts through poems. Section II includes sample lessons that build on the concepts from the first section. Each chapter focuses on a unique teaching concept or theme (e.g., endangered species, fieldtrip to a sculpture garden, current events). These chapters also contain numerous photographs of students participating in the lesson activities. Section III, new to this edition, focuses on poetry and music workshops for teachers. Through role reversal, where teachers become students, teachers will be able to better grasp and appreciate the challenges and benefits of the creative process.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1557666164
• ISBN 13: 9781557666161
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448