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Core Principles of MLE. As the field of media literacy education has matured over the past 25 years, its focus has evolved from WHAT is taught to HOW we teach. The Core Principles of Media Literacy Education is a NAMLE project to expand the boundaries of the field and encompass the opportunities and possibilities of 21st century learning technologies to transform both learning and teaching – from kindergarten to college. CPMLE Downloads The Core Principles of Media Literacy Education The purpose of media literacy education is to help individuals of all ages develop the habits of inquiry and skills of expression that they need to be critical thinkers, effective communicators and active citizens in today’s world.Media Literacy Education requires active inquiry and critical thinking about the messages we receive and create.

Media Literacy Education expands the concept of literacy to include all forms of media (i.e., reading and writing). Referencing the Core Principals of Media Literacy Education. Wild Music. JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns: Home. For Students and Teachers. Welcome to SFSKIDS. Musical Instruments at the Library of Congress (Performing Arts Encyclopedia, The Library of Congress)

Sounds Historic. About Age range: Good for 10-13 year olds Estimated Time: Give yourself some time! This interactive takes about 30 minutes to complete. Key Technology: You will need speakers (or headphones) for the music parts, Flash Player version 10 or higher, and Adobe Reader. This interactive site explores how music is inspired by history, makes history itself, or captures an important place and time. Listen to the pieces from the National Symphony Orchestra’s Sound Historic concert and participate in listening activities for three of the pieces, then follow composer Russell Nadel as he composes an original piece based on an historic event. Think About... Don’t forget to try the listening activities for each of the pieces! Listen to Russell Nadel’s finished composition. Did You Get It? What are the three things that Russell Nadel says that a new composition needs to be?

Think About It! Can you think of any other pieces of music that are influenced by history? What’s Your Take? Next: Learn More > Learn More. DSO Kids | Home. Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. Classics for Kids. New York Philharmonic.