"THE INTENTION OF TEACHER-TO-TEACHER OBSERVATION IS THAT IT BE A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND, IN TURN, FOR STUDENT LEARNING."

DATE AND TIME:  Tuesday, November 12, 2019 (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
     8:00-8:15 – Plan to arrive
     8:30-11:10 – Observe grade 5 and 6 general music classes
     11:30-12:15 – “Dutch treat” lunch at Cabin Coffee in Plainview
     12:15-2:00 – Professional development including a discussion of observations and new MN music standards

EVENT LOCATION:  
     Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) 4-6 School
     210 2nd St SW
     Elgin, MN 55910
Park in the west parking lot or on the street. Do not park directly in front of the school as this is the bus lane. Enter through the front door (north side by the flag pole).

DESCRIPTION:
This day is a unique opportunity to inform your teaching practice through peer observation and introduction to the new Minnesota standards in Music. To accomplish this,

1) We will observe Regional Arts Teacher-Leader Julie Buehler teach general music in grades 5 and 6, paying attention to areas such as instructional strategies, formative assessment, and/or teaching resources. Think about "Ah-ha!" and "I wonder..."

2) Following the classes, Wendy Barden will facilitate a discussion of our observations and details in the new Minnesota standards in Music.

Take away new ideas and strategies for your own teaching, plus a better understanding of new Music standards.

DETAILS:
The day is hosted by Dr. Wendy Barden, Music Education Specialist in Professional Development & Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. There is no cost to participate. A certificate for 6 clock hours will be distributed at the end of the day.

Note: The maximum number of participants is 8. Registration will close when we reach that number.