"Empowering Students: The Art of Delegation with Theresa Hoover"

Band Director Boot Camp by Lesley Moffat

Episode notes

In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, host Lesley Moffat welcomes Theresa Hoover, co-author of the book "Pass the Baton" and host of the "Pass the Baton Podcast". Theresa shares her insights on empowering students in the music classroom and how this approach can lead to a more productive and balanced teaching experience. She discusses her journey from a classroom teacher to pursuing a PhD in music, learning and teaching at Arizona State University. Theresa shares practical strategies for delegating responsibilities to students, fostering a sense of ownership and community in the band room, and creating a more engaging and independent learning environment. She also provides examples of student roles and responsibilities that can help alleviate some of the workload for music teachers. This episode is a treasure trove of ideas for music educat ... 

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community building