Introduction to Culturally Responsive Music Education Workshop Description
The importance of culturally responsive teaching is undeniable, however many music educators report feeling unprepared to utilize culturally responsive practices citing uncertainty about how it can be applied in the music education context.
Through a mix of storytelling from the facilitator’s own time as a K-12 music educator, discussion, and hands-on lesson demonstration in this workshop, K-12 music educators explore the pillars of our proprietary framework for Culturally Responsive Music Education in order to gain clarity about the culturally responsive approach in the K-12 music context.
Workshop Objectives
Participants will:
1. Know 3 specific reasons why culturally responsive teaching in the music contexts isn’t about using diverse repertoire so they can move past surface level knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and gain clarity.
2. Understand several key components and principles of Culturally Responsive Music Education
3. Be able to identify three shifts they can begin to make in their music programs immediately whether they teach kindergarten general music, or high school band, in order to ensure high quality instruction for all learners.
Workshop Resources
Included with registration, all participants will receive:
- Participant Workbook (including lesson/rehearsal plan examples)
- Additional Resources list
- PD Certificate for 4 hours
Feedback from previous participants
“I loved getting to experience the session as a “student” and then reflect at the end as a “teacher.” It helped me put myself in my students’ shoes.” – Elementary Music Educator, Prince William County Public Schools
“The session was well organized, safe and inviting. No judgment. Such an engaging session.” – Elementary Music Educator, Prince William County Public Schools
“Great communicator and held interest really well through engaging examples.” Middle School Music Director, Santa Rosa City Schools
“Very engaging and informative! Could change the way I teach.” – General Music & Orchestra Educator, Santa Rosa City Schools
“Thank you for affirming my practice and helping me think deeply about what i can do to make changes for the better” – High School Band Director, Needham Public Schools
Workshop Logistics, Registration, & Fees
-Audience: K-12 music educators (all disciplines of music education)
-Time: 4 hours
-Location: In-person, Winter 2024 info coming soon!
-Registration options: Winter 2024 info coming soon!
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About the Facilitator
Ashley Cuthbertson, M.Ed, NBCT (she/her) is the CEO & Principal Consultant of A. Cuthbertson Consulting, LLC, an educational consulting firm that partners with schools, school districts, and organizations to help music educators develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to deliver instruction that is culturally responsive & relevant to the diverse and ever-changing needs of today’s learners so that all students have an equitable pathway to success in music.
Described as an “engaging and charismatic” teacher educator, Ashley has delivered over 100 professional development sessions, serving hundreds of music educators across the U.S. and internationally with 95% of attendees highly recommending her sessions. Additionally, she provides instructional coaching services and professional learning community support.
A Nationally Board Certified Teacher, Ashley holds a Master’s in Education, as well as certifications in the Kodály approach and Arts integration. Ashley has over thirteen years of experience in education as a general music & choral educator, a band educator, a K-12 musicianship instructor, a private lessons instructor, lead teacher, new teacher coach, adjunct professor, curriculum writer, speaker, and consultant.
A passionate advocate for music education, Ashley additionally serves the National Association for Music Education as a member of the Music Education Policy Roundtable and the Virginia Music Educators Association as chair of the DEI Council.
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