The Pedagogy Study Group warmly invites all teachers of music history to attend “Pedagogy Fridays,” held approximately every-other week during the academic year. At these virtual gatherings, we discuss varied teaching-related topics, share resources, and provide support to each other. There’s no need to register in advance; all are welcome to attend, even if only for part of a session. This fall, Pedagogy Fridays will take place on the dates below from 4 to 5 p.m. EST via Zoom at this link. Topics include:
26 September: “Teaching Demonstrations 101: From Prep to Presence,” Facilitator: Kendall H Winter, Assistant Professor of Musicology, University of Kentucky
The pre-recorded teaching video and live teaching demonstration are an opportunity to show search committees who the job seeker is in the classroom. Yet the teaching demonstration can feel like the most daunting and unpredictable part of the academic job interview. Join us this Pedagogy Friday for a workshop on how to turn uncertainty into confidence by clarifying the function a teaching demo serves, why it matters, and how to approach it with purpose. Designed for graduate students and early career scholars in music studies—as well as the faculty who mentor them—this session will walk through effective preparation strategies, practical classroom management techniques, and common pitfalls to avoid. Participants will leave with the tools to present—or help others present—their authentic teaching self and make a lasting impression.
10 October
31 October
21 November
5 December
Any member of the PSG is welcome to lead & facilitate a PSG Friday discussion; if you are interested in facilitating a workshop or have an idea, please contact the PSG chairs!