Dr. Kathryn Smith is an instructor in the Department of Elementary Education and Music at the University of Alberta. She has taught in rural, urban, and international schools and served for many years as a music consultant for Edmonton Public Schools. She received the 2008 Phi Delta Kappa Doctoral Dissertation Award for her work in early childhood music education. She is currently involved in research related to the many ways that music can promote and enhance the development of literacy. Dr. Smith is an active conference presenter in the areas of musical play in early childhood, song-based picture books in developing early literacy, children’s literature and music education, choral music in elementary schools, and a wide range of topics related to teaching excellence in elementary school music environments.
Learning Opportunities
Music Workshop: Kodaly Inspired Teaching and Practical Ways for Assessment
Presented By
Kathryn SmithSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2016 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
K-3, 4-6Morning Session: Kodaly Inspired Music Teaching
This practical workshop will offer you ways of developing a sequential approach to teaching elementary music skills and concepts. A special emphasis on teaching practices inspired by Zoltan Kodaly will be included. You will have opportunities to explore a wide variety of singing games, action songs, and listening activities along with a variety of resources that can be effectively used in your classrooms.
Afternoon Session: Assessment in Elementary School Music - Practical Ways for Teachers
Assessing and evaluating skills and concepts in elementary school music can be very challenging. This workshop will provide practical ideas, strategies, and techniques that will support you as you assess and evaluate the progress of elementary children in the development of musical growth.
Target Audience
Elementary Music Teachers