Secondary Music Programs

The pedagogical videos feature teachers and education consultants discussing and sharing their thoughts on certain concepts related to teaching the four arts subjects (visual arts, drama, dance and music) and integrating the cultural dimension into learning. They also include audiovisual footage captured in the classroom during learning activities in one or another of the arts subjects at the elementary and secondary levels. These tools are for anyone with an interest in the teaching of the arts in schools and, in particular, those who teach an arts subject.

Let’s talk about complementarity

Objective: to make teachers’ work easier by clarifying the role and complementary nature of the documents available to them

Presentation of personal accounts from teachers and education consultants that relate to the Québec Education Program, the Progression of Learning and the Framework for the Evaluation of Learning

The themes addressed include planning, student progress, learning and knowledge, competency development, support, student autonomy and evaluation.

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Let’s talk about combining competencies

Objective: to lighten teachers’ workloads by combining competencies in the arts

Presentation of different combinations using examples

The themes addressed include the steps related to the development of the competencies, proficiency and use of subject-specific knowledge, in-class experimentation, differentiated instruction and evaluation.

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Let’s talk about the competency To appreciate

Objective: to provide details on the appreciation of artistic works

Presentation of practical examples in situations where students appreciate artistic works

The themes addressed include the key features of the competency, the development of critical and aesthetic faculties as well as cultural references.

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Differentiated instruction - Helping All Students Achieve Educational Success (PDF 1.23 Mb)

Complementary tool 1 of 3 – General Examples of Pedagogical Flexibility (PDF 409 Kb)

Complementary Tool 2 of 3 – Examples of pedagogical flexibility related to the various subjects (PDF 1.36 Mb)

Complementary tool 3 of 3 – Suggestions for the Individualized Education Plan Process (PDF 2.44 Mb)