1. Keep using your new tech skills
Lockdown has forced music teachers to incorporate technology into their work like never before. As September looms, take some of Lauren Kosty’s advice and continue to utilise your digital tools to enhance your practice, whether online or in person.
Read Kosty’s tips here.
2. Get creative with your lesson plans
To help you prepare your lessons for the new term, we've got plenty of inspiration on our website written by practising music teachers. In our July issue, Kostis Tsioulakis proposed a creative suggestion for getting your GCSE and A Level students to think about composing scary music.
Click here to read Tsioulakis' composition ideas.
3. Equip yourself for an Ofsted deep dive
While Ofsted inspections may be the last thing you want to think about, preparing for them now can avoid unnecessary stress further down the line. Jimmy Rotheram has plenty of advice for doing just that.
Read Rotheram’s expert tips here.
4. Attend the Music & Drama Education Expo
Kicking off the new academic year, the Music & Drama Education Expo will ensure you're feeling refreshed and raring to go. You'll be able to connect with industry experts and other teachers, as well as attend plenty of CPD to boost your practice. The event is free and will run from 24–25 September at the Business Design Centre, London.
Learn about the programme for music teachers here.
5. Prioritise your mental health
It's unsurprising that teachers, and especially music teachers, often experience a lot of stress - and this has certainly not been helped by the pandemic. David Kettle speaks to music teachers about the challenges of the last 18 months, and suggests ways of promoting positive mental wellbeing in both yourself and your students.
Read Kettle's article here.
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