Using+a+song

Teacher to play a song at the start of the class as the starter whilst students are entering and register is being taken. The idea here is for students to recognise the song and for all the attention to be on the song, therefore allowing the teacher to have all students' attention at the start of the class.


 * //Possible Modifications://**
 * The song chosen can be linked to the class. EG: A pop song to start a discussion on stereotyping.
 * The song can have no link to the class whatsoever.
 * Use a mix of songs through a playlist 20 or 30 seconds of each.


 * //Advantages://**
 * Students instantly engaged in the lesson
 * Using a song that students will know will allow relationships to strengthen through a common topic of interest.
 * Using a playlist of songs will allows to catch everyones attentions as with diversity in this case is more probable that all students like one.


 * //Disadvantages:// **
 * Weaker students may become distracted for the rest of lesson.
 * Students may want the music to go on or they may go on singing.


 * Examples of technique used by CC teachers**
 * Amardeep - I have used this starter several times with my 1B GP students and they have responded very well. At first they didn't really understand what was happening but for the remainder of the lesson I felt they were fully engaged throughout and participated more than usual.
 * Omi - I tried this with all my 1st year classes (1A, 1B & 1C) and they responded very well. Specially becuase the songs were changing every now and then it allowed all students at some point to start singing along. They were expecting also which song would come next, which just made them even more focuses on the starter without noticing it.

__Notes or Comments:__
 * May not be a good idea to use with high ability classes as students may benefit from a starter that is more interactive and challenging.
 * It can be used very frequently.
 * It breaks the routine, which will allow the students to have a different mood in the class. Specially efficient in those complicated days like the last class on a Fridya, or just before vacations.