Want to know how teachers can get started with pBuzz in the classroom? You're in luck, because one expert educator has been there, done that, and got the pBuzz. In our exciting video series, BUZZ21, musical maestro Grant Golding reveals why he believes the pBuzz reigns supreme for classroom teaching.
Grant's journey with the pBuzz began roughly half a decade ago, and during that time, he's illuminated the minds of students ranging from ages 6 to 11 and beyond. While many educators find the pBuzz to be a stalwart companion in early learning environments, its potential can sometimes be overlooked in older age groups. Grant's mission? To showcase how this versatile instrument can be woven seamlessly into a plethora of classroom projects, regardless of the age of the students.
Think back to your primary school days. Remember those interdisciplinary projects, like exploring World War II? You might have crafted artefacts, whipped up era-specific cakes (some that really were rock cakes), and, most importantly, delved into the music of the times. It's this marriage of music with thematic projects that Grant emphasises. As a brass teacher, he feels a responsibility not just to those students already in love with music, but to engage every class member, fostering an all-inclusive, joyous learning environment. And that's where pBuzz truly shines.
With a collection of 20 pBuzz instruments in tow, Grant integrates music into various classroom themes, be it Ancient Egypt, world music, or World War II. But he's candid: crafting lessons around the pBuzz requires a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of outside-the-box thinking. It's not always straightforward, and there's seldom a ready-made guide that dictates which tune aligns with which project.
But fear not! The primary aim of the BUZZ21! video series is to lift the fog. Grant is set to share invaluable tips, tricks, and resources that he's curated over the years, all to make the pBuzz integration into your classroom as seamless and engaging as possible.
So, for all the educators out there eager to revolutionise their teaching approach and captivate every student in the room, stay tuned. Let's make learning not just informative but downright fun, one pBuzz note at a time!
- Ready for more buzzing with Grant? Check out the complete BUZZ21! pBuzz series.
- Looking for more pBuzz resources? Head to the pBuzz Primary page for two years of totally free schemes of work, giving you everything you need to get started.
- Educators around the world are using pBuzz to kickstart the learning of students. Find out how kids in Sheffield are going from beginners to the brass band.
