Participation Type
Workshop
Session Title
Session 10.13 Education
Session Abstract or Summary
The Haldeman After School Program in Rowan County, Kentucky is a collaborative effort by community and university volunteers to offer enrichment activities for local elementary school children in a safe, child-centered environment close to home. Various arts based activities, including music, visual art, and drama, are provided four days a week to child kindergarten through fifth grade. These children come from diverse backgrounds in regards to their family and home life, social abilities, and overall self-esteem. In the area of music, folk songs are an essential tool in music education at all levels, but especially at the elementary level. These songs aid in the development of vocal skills and the elements of music. At the same time, education about the history of a country or region is also achieved. We will be leading a workshop that will show how to teach folk songs effectively and integrate age appropriate discussion about the history of the song and area.
Presentation #1 Title
Folk Songs in the Elementary Classroom
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
The Haldeman After School Program in Rowan County, Kentucky is a collaborative effort by community and university volunteers to offer enrichment activities for local elementary school children in a safe, child-centered environment close to home. Various arts based activities, including music, visual art, and drama, are provided four days a week to child kindergarten through fifth grade. These children come from diverse backgrounds in regards to their family and home life, social abilities, and overall self-esteem. In the area of music, folk songs are an essential tool in music education at all levels, but especially at the elementary level. These songs aid in the development of vocal skills and the elements of music. At the same time, education about the history of a country or region is also achieved. We will be leading a workshop that will show how to teach folk songs effectively and integrate age appropriate discussion about the history of the song and area.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Morgan Webb
Morgan is originally from Independence, Kentucky and is a senior at Morehead State University currently pursing a degree in music education with voice as her main instrument. She hopes to one day teach elementary and/or middle school music in the eastern Kentucky area.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Bella Reel
Bella is currently a senior at Morehead State University from Georgetown, Kentucky. She is majoring in music education with piano as her main instrument and hopes to graduate fall of 2015.
Folk Songs in the Elementary Classroom
The Haldeman After School Program in Rowan County, Kentucky is a collaborative effort by community and university volunteers to offer enrichment activities for local elementary school children in a safe, child-centered environment close to home. Various arts based activities, including music, visual art, and drama, are provided four days a week to child kindergarten through fifth grade. These children come from diverse backgrounds in regards to their family and home life, social abilities, and overall self-esteem. In the area of music, folk songs are an essential tool in music education at all levels, but especially at the elementary level. These songs aid in the development of vocal skills and the elements of music. At the same time, education about the history of a country or region is also achieved. We will be leading a workshop that will show how to teach folk songs effectively and integrate age appropriate discussion about the history of the song and area.
