Chance McElveen
I have been teaching privately and part-time in the public school system for about three years. Recently, I have been completing my internship in preparation to receive my degree in Music Education from Stetson University, DeLand, FL. My passion for writing has recently been discovered and I have tried to find every avenue necessary to get my writings out into the community.
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Education Internship, Seminole High School, Sanford, FL; Stetson University, BME in Music Education; Dillard High School for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FLMotto
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Teacher and Classrooms ObservationsAll students have to go through observations before they can become a teacher. This article provides a brief guide as to what is important to look for within the observation.
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The Personality and Ego of a TeacherA brief guide to what makes a good teacher in the means of personality and ego.
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Kabbalah and the Kabbalistic WaysA brief overview and description of a very misunderstood branch of Judaism.
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Grading System of the Music ClassroomShort overview on what grading means in the music classroom and how to make it effective.
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Contemporary Music in the Music ClassroomShouldn't we be a little more respectful of contemporary music, especially in our music classrooms? This is what this article is about. We need to allow contemporary composers a chance to showcase what they have and to teach our students something.
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Music for Special LearnersA brief overview about what we can do to teach music more efficiently to handicapped students. -
Performing Groups in the Secondary School LevelsA brief description of various performing groups in the secondary level of schools and what is most important and what can be brought more into the light.
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Gorging on Grandma's Italian Food Leads to Lesson LearnedA comical short story about a past Christmas dinner experience.
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General Music Education at the Secondary LevelThis provides an introduction as to how general music should be taught at the middle school and high school level.
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Music Elective Courses in the Secondary LevelA brief summary of the status of music elective courses offered in the secondary level in our schools.
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Content of Classroom InstructionThis is a short description of some ideas for classroom instruction, such as music books.
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Best Places to View 2010 Leonid Meteor Shower in Volusia County, FloridaThe Leonid Meteor Shower is expected to reach the highest visibility during the hours of 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. during the early morning of Wednesday, Nov. 17. The question for we central Floridians: Where can we see the most meteors?
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The New York Film Academy Summer CampA short overview on what this summer camp held for its students.
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Personnel Responsible for Music InstructionA description of the roles of music specialists and music supervisors in the music classroom. -
Music in the Elementary Level ClassroomA short description on what could be done in the classroom for elementary music.
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Goals of a Music ProgramA short overview on what music classrooms should be aiming toward when teaching music.
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Music for All StudentsA brief article about how to incorporate music from all nationalities into the classroom to provide a more rounded out experience for all students.
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Open and Individualized EducationAn overview of open education and individual education and how they can be utilized within the music classroom.
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Lesson Plans in the Music ClassroomBrief overview on how to create effective lesson plans in the music classroom.
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Professional PreparationsSimply list of professional requirements of teaching music.
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The Importance of Being YourselfBasic guidelines on how to be yourself and be the most competent teacher you can be.
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Social Interactionist TheoryThis is a brief overview on what the social interactionist theory is and how it works in the classroom.
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Basic Guide to Piaget's Constructivist TheoryProvides a brief and concise overview of the constructivist theory by Piaget.
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Top Ten Movies to Show in Your Science ClassThis serves as a reference to a list of movies that can be used to supplement material taught in a science class.
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Early Introductions of Music Education to ChildrenA short piece providing simple suggestions on how to introduce music education into a young child's life.
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Deeper Than Music Education: What Should Your Mindset Be?A brief overview on what teaching music entails for a person, and the mindset required in order to efficiently perform this civic duty.
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'Perfect' Classroom EnvironmentThese are basic guidelines to aid any teacher with a common problem of creating and maintaining an effective classroom environment.
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Experiences Make the ClassroomTypical classrooms are boring. In order to alleviate that boredom, teachers are encouraged to think outside of the box while allowing students to do the same.
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Teaching PrivatelyTeaching privately can be one of the scariest things a person can do, however, if done efficiently, it can be one of the most rewarding things a person can do.
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The Intelligent Approach to Modern Classical MusicThis article presents a way to encourage open-mindedness in regards to listening to modern classical music.
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The Problems with Reconstructing the Ancient Greek AuloiThis summarization of an article tells some of the issues with reconstructing an ancient Greek instrument.
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The Development of Music in Ancient GreeceThis is a summarization of the important developments of music in Ancient Greece with regards to culture, instrumentation, and theory.
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Serving Our Needs in Music EducationThis is a short summarization and commentary on an article written in favor of National Association for Music Education (MENC).
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The Dos and Don'ts of Teacher-Student RelationshipsThis article sheds some light on creating an effective and safe teaching relationship with your students.
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Essential Education: What Does it Mean to Essentially Teach?This is a challenge to what education could be versus to what education is.
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Providing for Your Educational ProgramA short guide on how to effectively raise funds for your organization while providing opportunities to allow students to take ownership of their program.
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Top Restaurants in DeLand, FL to Take Your DateReview of some of the top restaurants in DeLand, FL
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Crist Saves Florida Teachers... This TimeGovernor Charlie Crist vetoes a controversial bill that would restrict teachers' salaries to students' merit.
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Floridian MicrobreweriesThese are three of the top microbreweries in the state of Florida.
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What to Do About Suicidal StudentsThis article serves as a guide to coping with suicidal students inside and outside of the classroom.
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Child Abuse, Neglect, and AbandonmentThis is brief overview to shed some light on issues that teachers see almost on a yearly basis in the public school system.
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First Annual Seminole County String FestOverview of Seminole County String Fest
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How to Efficiently Create Basic Classroom RulesBeing positive about your classroom rules makes them easier to follow.
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Providing Motivation, Inspiration in Music EducationA brief inspirational story about what teaching can do for students.
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Funairi High School Band Visits Seminole County, Florida from Hiroshima, Japan!This is a small description of what the Funairi High School Band is and what they are doing all the way over here from Hiroshima, Japan.
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Music DepreciationMusic education over the years has become one of the most dreary subjects in education discussions. What can we do to change that?
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Man in the Running, Part 1This is the introduction to what will hopefully be a thriller. The main character will be forced to make difficult decisions over the course of the next few years of his life, of which he has no recollection of their passing.