Lesson Plan for Understanding Arirang [Aɾiɾaŋ] in Historical and Cultural Context
Let's watch the video below and discuss the historical and cultural background of Arirang.
** After watching the video, complete the sentences below as your own word (You can also download the Worksheet).
1) In ancient Korean language, Arirang meant...
2) Originally, Arirang was a song about...
3) In the course of their history, Koreans have enlarged the meaning of Arirang from romantic love to...
4) In the Summer Olympic Game in 2004, Arirang was played when...
5) Write your own thoughts in completing the sentence below:
- Arirang is a special folk song to Koreans probably because...
6) What would be a song that has a similar cultural and historical background to most Americans as Arirang does to Koreans? List at least two song titles and explain why.
a._______________ Why?
b._______________ Why?
1) In ancient Korean language, Arirang meant...
2) Originally, Arirang was a song about...
3) In the course of their history, Koreans have enlarged the meaning of Arirang from romantic love to...
4) In the Summer Olympic Game in 2004, Arirang was played when...
5) Write your own thoughts in completing the sentence below:
- Arirang is a special folk song to Koreans probably because...
6) What would be a song that has a similar cultural and historical background to most Americans as Arirang does to Koreans? List at least two song titles and explain why.
a._______________ Why?
b._______________ Why?
Assessment:
The teacher assesses students' knowledge and understanding of Arirang using "Generic Course Performance Descriptor" (below).
The teacher assesses students' knowledge and understanding of Arirang using "Generic Course Performance Descriptor" (below).
Generic Course Performance Descriptor (McPherson, 2007, p. 101)*
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
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The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply these knowledge and these skills to new situations.
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The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.
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The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
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The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.
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* McPherson, J. (2007). Integrating Music Curriculum and Assessment in a Standards-Referenced Environment: A Perspective from New South Wales (Australia). In T. Brophy (Ed.). Assessment in Music Education: Integrating Curriculum, Theory, and Practice. Chicago: GIA Publication, Inc. (pp. 91-103).