Combining Kodály and Orff to create a first grade music curriculum
Term
2006
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAEd
Abstract
The research question addressed is, how can one combine Koda_ly and Orff methods to create an effective first grade music curriculum? It documents one teacher's creation and implementation of a new first grade music curriculum that utilizes techniques from the Koda_ly and Orff teaching methods. Key influences included student teaching mentors, music education professors, colleagues, and authors such as Choksy, Frazee, Houlahan and Tacka, and Steen. In order to answer the question, the author created a new curriculum based on the ideas of Koda_ly and Orff, implemented the curriculum in all first grade classrooms for one school year, and observed how the different strategies and techniques impacted the students' learning. The author's study resulted in increased student learning and motivation.
Recommended Citation
Meyer, Elizabeth C., "Combining Kodály and Orff to create a first grade music curriculum" (2006). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 1747.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/1747
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DigitalCommons@Hamline
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School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations