This workshop will give an overview of the Vocal Ease MORE resources and practical demonstrations of some of the included learning experiences. Participants will be equipped with a range of quality planning, teaching and assessment strategies for engaging students and adapting learning experiences to suit the diverse needs of learners in their classrooms.
Vocal Ease MORE is a sequel to the original Vocal Ease resource to support classroom music education. This new version focuses on building knowledge and skills in vocal music in the K-6 classroom. It features ten original pieces, additional audio tracks and curriculum-based teaching and learning activities.
About the Presenters
Matt Hill
Sara Lind
The NSW Department of Education Creative Arts K-6 Curriculum team provide curriculum policy advice and professional support to teachers across NSW and manage projects to support the statewide implementation of the NSW Creative Arts curriculum. Matt Hill and Sara Lind are highly experienced educators who are passionate about ensuring all students receive quality arts education. They bring a broad range of knowledge, skills and experiences across music, visual arts, drama and dance.
The goal of the team is to create resources and professional learning opportunities that support every teacher in NSW public schools to provide quality arts education experiences, no matter their own level of skill, experience or confidence. They believe that every student is creative, and the arts hold the key to unlocking potential for self-expression and building self-efficacy.