Module 10 Arts Experience #2 Guide

Assignment

In preparation for their second Arts Experience, students have chosen one of three instruments to explore: guitar, ukulele, and cajón. Students will complete a lesson that corresponds to their chosen instrument, as well as upload the following items to complete their Arts Experience:

1. A photo of students holding (or sitting on) their instruments properly
2. A ten-second video of students performing a strumming pattern/groove
3. Answers to the following reflection questions:
  1. 1. List two pieces of information about your chosen instrument.
    2. Briefly describe what you enjoyed most about playing your chosen instrument.
    3. Based on your experience playing and watching others play, identify a potential challenge in learning your chosen instrument.

Set-up Instructions

Space
- You may need to move furniture out of the way or find a space that is not in use.
- Create three separate playing areas, one for each of the three instruments. Place each group of instruments in the designated space and place chairs for students.
Optional: Create a "playing schedule" for students. Since there will not be enough instruments for each student to play for the entire class, it may be useful to create a schedule so that students know how much time they have to play their instrument.

Instruction

Introduction

Class Start - Have students come into the room and have them go to their chosen instrument section. Instruct students not to touch the instruments yet.
Arts Experience Overview - Remind students of the following before beginning the Arts Experience:
1. Review the rubric with the students, reminding them of the different items required to complete the Arts Experience (photo, video, reflection question answers.)
2. Be mindful of time. There are not enough instruments for every student to play the entire class, so watch the time to ensure everyone has an equal amount of time with their chosen instrument. (Refer to the "playing schedule" if one was made beforehand.)
3. If students don't have any questions, allow them to start playing.

Demonstration

Once students get started, use the following recommendations while monitoring this Arts Experience:

Walk around the classroom to ensure students are on task and that everyone gets their turn to play their chosen instrument.
Assist students who need additional help taking pictures and videos and uploading them after the Arts Experience.
Watch for students who are uncomfortable playing in front of others. If some students don't want to play during the Arts Experience, give them another opportunity to play their instrument and record at another time.
Remind students that they don't have to play their instrument well; they only need to try! Students will be graded on effort, not on the quality of their performance.

Assessment

Students will be graded based on the rubric below. Students can access this rubric in their Canvas module, but you should discuss it with them before the lesson.

AE 2 Rubric

Wrap-up

Clean up

Have students move instruments to an area of the classroom designated by the instructor and move chairs back in front of desks. Ask students to have a seat.
One by one, have students share about their first Arts Experience using one word.
Say once again how proud you are of their progress, and that you are looking forward to the next Arts Experience!

Reflection

Remind students to upload their photos and videos and answer the reflection questions at the end of the module. The questions they will need to answer are:

Identify two pieces of information about your chosen instrument.
Briefly describe what you enjoyed most about exploring and playing your chosen instrument.
Based on your experience playing and watching others play, identify a potential challenge in learning your chosen instrument.

Note

Remind students of the due date for this project. If students do not finish their artwork during the Arts Experience time, be sure to give further instructions on when they can work on it and when it is due.