Rhythm

Rhythm is the uniform or patterned movement of sound or speech. It is easiest thought of as the heartbeat to music.

1) What I liked about Miss Taylor's presentation was the information was presented in a clear, organized manner. She wrote down the definition and symbols in big print on the poster boards, and I especially like how she demonstrated a short rhythm for the audience to first hear then repeat. I enjoyed her demonstration because it was short and to the point; it wasn't drawn out or complicated.

2) The only thing I didn't like about the presentation was they way she was constantly facing and speaking towards the poster cards. When she was showing the pattern it was necessary for her to face the cards but there just wasn't enough camera contact with her facing forward.

3) I do believe it was a example of good teaching. The information was clear, her voice was loud, she was clear in explaining, and she had various ways of explaining rhythm.

4) She presented the information the following ways:
        - Definition
       - Demonstration involving listening
        - Visuals
        - Repetition
         - Demonstration to follow along to
This is important because not everyone learns the same say. Some children have to physically participate to understand while others can listen and can understand. By presenting the information in various ways it helps everyone learn and doesn't just target one typical type of learner.

Introduction

Hello! My name is Maria Harless (Lawson). I got married over two years ago and it still blows my mind all the places you have got to go to change your name. As you can tell I still haven’t made it to West Virginia State University to update my name. Ooopes my bad. Maybe before I graduate I will finally get it fixed. Truth is I didn’t update my license until this past June because going to the DMV is an eight hour event and you need a butt load of documentation. I am from Charleston, West Virginia and have lived here my whole 26 years on this earth. When my husband and I got married I moved to a wonderful little place that no one has heard of called Holly Grove near the Fayette County/ Kanawha County boarder. This is NOTHING up there but it is pretty peaceful and quite. The best part is no unexpected visitors from parents. Yay for that!

I have recently switched from a general science secondary education major to an elementary education major. I know it is a drastic change but I official found my calling this summer when I worked for AmeriCorps Energy Express program. It was a literacy/nutrition/writing program to elementary school children

in rural areas of the state.  I fell in love with working with little kids and just hope I am doing the right thing. From this course I am hoping to gain a better understanding of the importance of music in elementary school and the benefits that can come from music being taught at a young age.

I myself love music any kind and all kinds. I am a percussionist so naturally I love loud instruments. I was in band all through middle school and high school. In marching season I was the lead snare drum player and my last year I switched it up and became a marching bass player! I attempted to play the saxophone and that lasted one hot minutes and that was it. I am not good with wind instruments or any types of horns but bring me a marimba or timpani and I can come up with a good beat. I love to sing. Let me clarify that. I love to sing in the shower and my car but not in front of anyone because I can not carry a tune at all. My concerns about this course are this recorder business and the panicky feeling of having to sing in front of anyone. I have heard from other students who took this music class that they had to play the recorder and sing in front of the class. Those are two things I am not going to be very good at but I will try my hardest!

I am very passionate about animals. I love them! I have two fur babies named Maxwell and Abigail. Max is a six year old all white boxer and Abigail is a two year old brindle boxer. They are my world. The other thing I am very passionate about is traveling. I love to travel. On June 09, 2011 I went to New Zealand with a program called International Student Volunteers or ISV for short. 

This is me in Fiji at Island Bounty Resort. I will never forget these eleven people I had the pleasure of meeting through ISV.

I spent six weeks in New Zealand planting trees, and doing conservation work. I then spent two weeks traveling the north island and the south island. At the end of that trip with ISV I spent 6 days in Fiji. It was amazing. I have been to Mexico, Canada, and China. I love learning about new cultures and traveling. It fascinates me.