Rhythm

Rhythm is the constant repetition of silence and sounds.

• What do you like about the way she presented the information? Why?
• I liked how she explained it step by step. It was extremely easy to understand. I also liked how she gave an example and she explained it in two different ways. She was also very energetic and showed her enthusiasm about the material.

• What do you dislike about the way she presented information? Why?

• Although the information was presented in a understandable way it was kinda dull. If she would have got them to create their own rhythm it would have involved them more. If children apply the information themselves they tend to retain the information. 

• Is this an example of good teaching? Why do you think so? 

•  I do think that it is an example of good teaching. She could have made it a little more involved, but she did convey the material in a way that children could grasp it.  

• How many different ways did she present the information? Why do you think this is important? 

1. She defined rhythm,
2. She revised the definition so that they would better understand it
3. She showed it visually 
4. She preformed the action 
• These are all important because she used different varieties of instruction. Students learn in different ways and its imperative that you reach all of them. 

Introduction

Hello everyone!

My name is Hannah Darnell. I am 21 and I'm from Liberty, WV. I got married about 2 years ago and could not be happier! I am a junior at WVSU and I am currently working on my Elementary Education major. This is my 2nd year at state but I also attended Bridgemont community and technical college for 1 year as well. I hope to graduate in the next 2 years.  

Music is a large part of my family. My grandparents on my fathers side were both extremely musically talented. My dad has played the guitar since he was about 12 years old and  was the praise and worship leader at my church for about 20 years. My brother is also the drummer at my church and i used to play the bass guitar at my church as well. I have sang at my church since I was about 11 years old and I love it. I have recently began learning the piano and I love it!






I also love the outdoors and that may stem from growing up on a 40 acre farm! I  had quite a few animals when I was younger. I now only have 1 dog and he is about 80lbs and he thinks that he is a lap dog and we let him act like one =]




Something else about me is I love working with children. I  have a preschool class at my church that I love to teach. Children can make even your worst day better. I cannot wait to be able to work with them in a school setting!

I don't really know what I hope in learning from this class just yet but I am excited to find out!! I know that as a future elementary teacher children love music and it is important to them. Learning how to use music in my classroom will make their learning experience fun and interesting and that is my goal!!