The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum


Summer Teacher Institute

Summer Teacher Institute will be July 8-12, 2013. Stay tuned for registration information!

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Come make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum your classroom July 8-12, 2013!


The Summer Teacher Institute brings K-12 and post-secondary teachers together with arts education specialists, historians, community educators, curriculum designers, performers and music therapists to learn how to use popular music effectively to teach across the disciplines. Work alongside the Rock Hall’s award-winning education department and explore how you can integrate rock and roll into your own classroom curriculum. Walk through classroom-tested activities that can deepen your students’ engagement with popular music while meeting and exceeding state and national content standards – whether your focus is language arts, social studies, music, technology or other content areas. Regardless of your specialty, rock and roll can help you electrify your classroom and make learning come alive for your students.

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Go behind the scenes and connect the artistry, people, messages, and business of popular music to learning across the K-12 disciplines. 

 

  • Explorations of museum exhibits, including the  Grateful Dead Exhibit
  • Behind-the-scenes highlights with Rock Hall curators
  • Spotlights on the development of Rock Hall educational materials
  • Introductions to the Museum’s on-site programs, e-resources, and distance learning classes for K-12 students

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Learn from award-winning educators, authors, historians, and artists.


  • Overviews of the dynamic history of rock and roll by decades, from the roots to its many branches 
  • Breakout sessions where experienced K -12 educators share successful rock-inspired lessons and guide participants in developing appropriate lessons for their own classrooms 
  • Case studies describing goals, methods, and outcomes of successful programs for students in both traditional and non-traditional instructional settings 
  • Evening events such as the opening reception, Wednesday evening program featuring a special guest, and other opportunities to extend conversation about popular music and network with colleagues.

 

Participants receive:

 

  • Resource Guide with all materials required for the week: sample lessons and activities, Museum learning guides, recommended readings, online resources, and a brief discography of recordings by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.
  • Certificates of Participation will be distributed at the close of STI documenting professional development hours (36-39 hours). Institute takes place Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
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    For information about STI 2013, email or call 216.515.1510 to find out more!

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    Summer Teacher Institute Highlights



    I was looking for a change in my "everything," from the design of my classroom to the order of my curriculum. I am leaving here with so many ideas for the future. My admin should be worried. All kidding aside, this was the best experience for me. I am definitely going to be back and I'll be talking my co-workers into joining me. Thank you!
    - Tracey Tylicki, 5th/6th Music Teacher, Stafford, NJ (STI Class of 2010)
    It was hands-down the best professional development I have ever participated in. Everything ran smoothly, showed planning and attention to detail, and was packed full of classroom-friendly, engaging information and material - in short, exactly what this teacher was looking for. Thank you!"
    - Margee Bailey, 7th Grade ELA Teacher, Portland, OR (STI Class of 2010)