As I start planing for the new year, I find myself a little stuck at times. I think mostly due to the fact that I am unsure what to expect from the students and what levels they are at. I know that once school gets started and I get to know them, I'll have a much easier time planing for them. Till then, I guess I'll just have to feel a little uneasy for now.
Things to do on the first day of class:
- Welcome students to new year
- Introduce myself and officers
- Go over grading policy, uniform requirements, required materials
- Rules and expectations of class/behavior
- Stand tags for each and every student (have them decorate maybe?)
- Questionnaire form (still need to create this)
- Procedures for entering/exiting class, bathroom, etc.
For the orchestra's I've been wrestling with the idea of using Sibelius (music notation software) to create my own warm-ups and exercises for them. After speaking with a few people, I'm starting to think it'll be a really good idea. I'm worried about finding the time to do it, and also the quality of my own work. I suppose it'll be a learning process for me as well.
Still on the to-do list:
- Create syllabi
- Select pieces for orchestra
- Create questionnaire form for students
- Make bathroom sign-out sheet
- Stand tags...?
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