This document discusses approaches to creating a subtext for a song in a 10th grade voice class. It considers both problem-based and project-based learning. For problem-based learning, it provides an example of students interpreting the lyrics of "Danny Boy" to sing it expressively. For project-based learning, it describes an approach where students develop a subtext for a song by asking questions to pursue knowledge. The document concludes that both are effective teaching methods and that the best approach depends on teacher preference and the specific class.
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Dl 510 week two assignment
1. DL 510 Week Two Assignment
12/9/12
J. Daniel Lauritzson
References:
Bell, S. 2010. Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future.
The Clearing House, 83(2), 39.
Rogal, S.M.M. & Snider, P.D. 2008. Rethinking the Lecture: the Application of
Problem Based Learning Methods to Atypical Contexts. Nurse Education in
Practice, 8(3), 213.
2. TOPIC
Creating a Subtext for a Song
-10th Grade Voice Class
Approaches to consider:
Problem-Based
Project-Based
3. Problem-Based
Rogal & Snider (2008) explain Problem-Based
learning by stating, students are presented with a
problem to solve rather than a lecture to absorb.
Students, working in small groups in a classroom
setting, are challenged to apply previously learned
information to the problem and identify the
knowledge and skills they lack to accurately solve
the problem. (p. 213)
4. Problem-Based, cont.
Specific song for subtext: Danny Boy
Purpose: to interpret the lyrics of the
song in order to be able to sing it
expressively
Nonverbal communication
5. Project-Based
Bell (2010) describes Project-Based Learning as a
student-driven, teacher-facilitated approach to
learning. Learners pursue knowledge by asking
questions that have piqued their natural curiosity. (p.
39)
6. Project-Based, cont.
Develop a subtext for a song.
Students will work in groups to select a song to
interpret.
Groups will perform their song for the class and
explain the subtext.
7. In conclusion, which approach is Better?
Both are effective teaching methods, and provide
opportunities for 21st century learning
It depends on teacher preference as well as what
works best for the content.
Any classroom teacher would also probably add that
it could depend on the classeach class has a
diverse and unique blend of opinions and learning
styles.