Exploring Music Education in the Elementary Years, Surrey

This Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies, developed in partnership with School District #36 (Surrey) for elementary music specialists and generalists who seek to deepen their understanding of music education and inquiry. Program Themes •   Exploring and developing core principles in elementary music education •   Supporting teachings in developing students' core competencies (Thinking, Communication, and Personal and Social) •   Using music to address the diverse needs of learners •   Exploring voice and instrumentation •   Exploring music as a form of personal and professional inquiry •   Developing an understanding of the ways in which music is transformative in the education and life of each learner •   Designing learning activities that effectively integrate music across the curriculum The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Studies in Education (GDE) is a two-year 30-credit program of study for teachers whose primary focus is school-based educational practice. It provides the opportunity to engage in focused, sustained reflective inquiry. Completion of the diploma allows teachers to move from TQS category 4 to TQS category 5 or from category 5 to 5+. RSVP for a free information session: Tues. Dec. 6, 4:00–5:00pm District Education Centre, Room # 1231, 14033 – 92 Ave. , Surrey Tues. Jan. 10, 4:00-5:00pm Golden Ears Elementary, Room #1032, 23124 118 Ave, Maple Ridge or email: npilgrim@sfu.ca for more information or to register for an information session.