social-emotional learning

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Classroom Learning vs. Distance Learning in the Music Classroom

Classroom Learning vs. Distance Learning in the Music Classroom Seven Benefits of Distance Learning to Consider By Darin Au NAfME Council for Guitar Education Western Division Representative Ah, distance learning.…

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The Promise of Artistic Process

The Promise of Artistic Process Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Aligns the Standards By NAfME Members Scott Edgar, Fran Kick, and Lori Schwartz Reichl “An ounce of performance is worth pounds…

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The Practice: Improvement Is Always Possible

The Practice Improvement Is Always Possible  By NAfME Member Edward Varner, Ed.D.  This article was first published on Edward Varner’s Creating Hope blog. Practice Makes Perfect Perfect Practice Makes Perfect…

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Social and Emotional Learning and Visual and Performing Arts

Finding Sanctuary Social and Emotional Learning and Visual and Performing Arts  By NAfME Member Edward Varner, Ed.D.  This article was first published on Edward Varner’s Creating Hope blog. Social and…

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Engaging Students with Social Emotional Learning through Songwriting

Engaging Students with Social Emotional Learning through Songwriting  By Bryan Powell, sponsored by Little Kids Rock (now MusicWill) As the school year ends and music educators transition to summer, there…

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Embracing Digitalization: The Unexpected Benefits of E-Learning

Embracing Digitalization The Unexpected Benefits of E-Learning By Sharon Cho, sponsored by QuaverEd COVID-19 has presented the first real test of e-learning systems to school districts across the nation. While…

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Music—Thinking Differently: It’s Not ALL about the Virtual Ensembles

Music—Thinking Differently It’s Not ALL about the Virtual Ensembles By NAfME Member Meghan Cabral This time of social distancing is difficult for all involved. It is difficult for students as…

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Virtual Choirs

Virtual Choirs Student Thoughts on Taking Performance Online By NAfME Members Bobby Olson and Scott N. Edgar   If your social media feed is anything like mine, it has been…

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First Comes Love, Then Comes Mastery

First Comes Love, Then Comes Mastery Connecting Socially, Emotionally, and Virtually as a Community By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl   This article was originally published in the March 2020…

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The Students’ Voice during the COVID-19 Disruption (Part 2 of 2)

The Students’ Voice during the COVID-19 Disruption (Part 2 of 2) “There Is No Such Thing as Balance in Times Like These” By NAfME Member Scott N. Edgar   Building…

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