WHAT TEACHERS IN OUR TRAINING WORKSHOPS SAY

Excerpts from anonymous evaluation forms passed out after Kay Jones' In-school Professional Development Workshops in 2002-2003.

Payne Elementary School:

• "Information was presented in a manner which would be relevant across the curriculum: math-counting; social studies; how the scale was developed."
• "Provided hands-on activities and involved the staff."
• "The presenter knew her subject and made it very enjoyable. I wish we had the instruments available to my class."
• "The presentation was excellent. I learned some basic facts about music I didn’t know. I was surprised how easily music can be played with the proper instructions."

Aiton Elementary School:

• "Excellent! Really learnt how to play. Materials and equipment were excellent. [Strengths were] materials, hands-on practice, visuals, demonstrations, clear presentation of integration of science, math and language arts subject areas."

Roots Public Charter School:

• "Enjoyed, and hope to see it at other public schools."
• "Workshop leader’s command of subject and open mind to other music."
• "Nice work Kay! Wonderful resources."
• "Nice hands-on activities!"

Bancroft Elementary School:

• "I always thought music was very hard. You made it so seem so simple. Now I can really try to teach it!"
• "Great activity to include another of the multiple intelligences."
• "I enjoyed the workshop very much. The exploration of instruments and the actual flute playing was very exciting."
• "Excellent program! I am very excited."
• "Well-organized workshop. Clearly presented ho to introduce this instrument in the classroom with children."

M.C. Terrell Elementary School:

• "Excellent course!"
• "Wonderful activity for teaching content area"
• "Fun!"