Lesson Planning in a Kodály Setting

With this book, Rita Klinger provides the Kodaly educator a framework for planning flowing, musical lessons.  She offers a step-by-step approach to designing one's own lesson plans, through discussion of long-term goals and considerations, sequence of concept and skill development, and development of a teaching strategy. Some sample lesson plans are also included.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
I.   The Kodaly Approach to Music Education
II.  Long-Term Planning  
A. Preparation, Presentation, and Practice  
B.  Long-Term Goals and Considerations  
C. Suggested Sequence of Concept and Skill Development  
D. Developing a Teaching Strategy
III. On the Road to Daily Planning: Applying the Strategies
IV.  Designing a Focus 
A. Sample presentation lessons
V.   Building a Lesson Segment  
A. Complementing a Focus  
B. Transitions
VI.  Keeping Track: Plans and Charts
VII. Putting it All Together
Appendix 1: Sample Plans
Appendix 2: Practice Objectives  
A. Rhythmic Skill Development  
B. Melodic Skill Development
Appendix 3: Rhythm Syllables
Appendix 4: Bibliography  
A. Selected Sources for Song Materials  
B. Suggested Readings
Appendix 5: Discography