Guidance to teach music. Inspiration to love music.
CONTINUING, CONFIDENT, CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Our CPD is not just about delivery, but development. It aims to help specialist and non-specialist music teachers acquire new subject knowledge, learn additional skills and grow a love for music that they’ll take with them into the classroom, and in their careers.
Classroom music teaching, in a class of its own.
Develops
subject knowledge.
Teachers gain a deep understanding of and comfort with theory, vocabulary, techniques and concepts that are unique to music, and crucial to teaching it.
Develops
pedagogical skills.
Build your classroom toolkit with us. Get guidance not just on what to teach, but also how best to teach it, to ensure effective learning and improved outcomes.
Provides
quality resources.
Subject knowledge checks, detailed lesson plans, vocabulary lists, flash cards, quizzes, audio tracks, videos and more make teachers 100% lesson-ready.
Enhances
love of music.
Teachers are not simply vehicles through which material is delivered. Our approach is to grow their appreciation of music, so that they can share that with their learners.
Builds
teacher confidence.
Specialist and non-specialist teachers are equipped with the resources, subject knowledge, skills and support needed to teach quality music lessons, joyfully.
Highlights
- Every lesson plan comes with a supporting CPD video as well as advice on key questions, vocabulary, and resource preparation.
- Subject Knowledge sheets provide greater depth of understanding for teachers, going beyond the curriculum, so that they can confidently teach a topic to their class.
- Regular quizzes and activities ensure teachers can monitor their own progress and understanding, and identify areas to improve, as they work through the scheme of work with their class.
Watch the overview video.
When you join The Ear Academy, you’ll get resources like this video, which gives teachers an overview of CPD with The Ear.
Watch it now to get a feel for what you’ll learn, what you’ll get, and what you can expect.
Frequently asked questions
The Ear Academy for primary schools includes a CPD programme that focuses on building teacher confidence, developing subject knowledge, and enhancing pedagogical skills. It offers resources and activities to support teachers in their professional growth.
The CPD courses at The Ear Academy provide teachers with a deep understanding of music content and offer classroom strategies and frameworks to improve their teaching practices. High-quality resources, including lesson plans and instructional videos, are provided to prepare teachers for content, while opportunities for practice and reflection help them refine their skills.
The CPD elements include knowledge checks, classroom strategies, and opportunities to practise content. Teachers can use these to refine their teaching approaches and ensure they are lesson-ready.
The sweet sound of affordability.
The Ear’s pricing is highly cost-effective and is based on the size of your school.
You can also request a free 14-day trial.