Diversity Language, a criss-cross cultural roadmap 2 min. to read Why language diversity? Everyday language is like a melting pot. A moving sphere with language circles that coexist and in which we try to express ourselves accordingly. However, there is…
Diversity Language landscape 1 min. to read Language Landscape is a tool for mapping where languages are spoken around the world. When visiting the website, click on the markers to hear recordings of languages spoken in those…
Diversity Creativity Let’s Sing! 1 min. to read Discover this simple but unique way of bringing students closer together by exploring musical heritage. An added value is that pupils get to know each other’s different language backgrounds by…
Diversity Creativity Mind your body 1 min. to read Can you improve the articulation of language, for example when singing, by working on the articulation of body language? Yes, you can! By focusing on increasing awareness of the importance…
Diversity Language distinguishes us from one other, it also defines us as humans 2 min. to read Language diversity is shared cultural heritage. However different we may express ourselves; we all use language to add meaning to the same world we live in, one world. It is…
Diversity Poverty is more than a lack of money 5 min. to read mixtalked to Ann-Sofie Vande Ginste, violin teacher and pedagogical coordinator at the Conservatorium aan Zee in Ostend. Her ambition? To use creativity from a strong human perspective, showing great respect…
Diversity Child poverty as perceived by the average teacher 1 min. to read It is widely acknowledged that teachers’ expectations have a considerable influence on students’ self-esteem and further development. mix cannot but bring up this important issue. Music education teacher are no…
Diversity Music is a joining force, but sometimes it needs some help 2 min. to read Careful actions in the classroom How contradictory as it may seem: don’t think music at first. Your class group is initially a collection of indivuals. They all have different backgrounds,…
Diversity How to deal with inequality in socio-cultural opportunities 3 min. to read Child poverty and differences in socio-cultural needs may inflict our core attitude as teachers. Therefore, it should be a kind of built-in reflex that enables to act adequately when needed.…
Diversity Adopting the world as your musical oyster 5 min. to read Debatable diversity Whatever our differences may be, we will always share certain values, beliefs, aspirations… It is important that those inner convictions are not suppressed. Allowing for misconceptions to be…
