Teachers Rock
Teachers Rock 2008-2009
Professional Development Series for K-12 Educators
Teachers Rock provides a professional development forum for K-12 level teachers and school administrators who are interested in integrating popular music into their classrooms across the disciplines. The monthly series is offered free of charge from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Rock Hall. Education Instructor Kathryn Metz, an ethnomusicologist and former teacher, leads the series.
Each session spotlights a grade band or subject area as well as a moment in the history of popular music. Materials include a featured lesson or resource for teachers to take with them and use in their classrooms. The goal of Teachers Rock is for teachers to learn how to use appropriate classroom activities and methods that integrate rock and roll music, from its roots to its current incarnations. Participants are encouraged to share lessons and instructional methods with colleagues in our open discussion forum. Documentation of participation is available at the close of each session. For more information, contact .
Upcoming Sessions
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 4:30-6:00pm
Spotlight: Secondary Education and Media
This month’s Teachers Rock will spotlight Secondary Education and Media. In his presentation, Using the Aural Prism to Critique Music, local secondary education teacher Andy Kenen will tie literacy, critical thinking and listening skills together with an interactive activity appropriate for the English, Music, or Social Studies classroom. Teachers will come away with a lesson plan and other related materials.
About this Rockin’ Teacher:
Andy Kenen has been a faculty member at Kenston High School in Bainbridge Township since 1979 where he teaches English, speech, journalism, communication, and computers. Andy has also programmed and directed WKHR-FM and he performs regularly with 18-piece big band, Sophisticated Swing. Andy has also worked with the Education Department at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum since 1996.
For Teachers
Lloyd Price Singles (On The Specialty Label)
"Forgive Me Clawdy," "Baby Please Come Home," "Rock 'n' Roll Dance"
Photo by Design Photography
Collection of Lloyd Price
