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Music/Early and Middle Childhood
This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach music to students ages 3-12, who know the full range of the school music curriculum and have highly specialized knowledge in choral, instrumental or general music.The following documents are in PDF format. If you are unable to read them, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Assessment at a Glance:
This document contains information about the following topics:
- Choosing the right certificate
- Reviewing the Standards
- Portfolio entry descriptions
- Assessment center exercise descriptions
- Retired Prompts
- Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
- Certification planning timeline
Download the Assessment at a Glance.
Standards:
Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:
- Knowledge of Students
- Knowledge of and Skills in Music
- Planning and Implementing Assessment
- Facilitating Music Learning
- Learning Environments
- Valuing Diversity
- Collaboration
- Reflection, Professional Growth, and Professional Contribution
Portfolio Instructions:
Read the portfolio instructions for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:
- The Five Core Propositions
- Portfolio Overview
- Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
- Studying the Standards
- Writing About Teaching
- Video Practice
- Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
- Portfolio and Eligibility Forms
Download General Portfolio Instructions
Download EMC/Music Portfolio Instructions
Scoring Guide for Candidates:
This document contains information about the following topics:
- Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
- Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
- Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area
Download Scoring Guide for Candidates:
Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores
Part 2: EMC/Music Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria
EMC/Music Evaluation of Evidence