Carl Orff

After researching Car Orff I found many interesting things out. He has some wonderful ides we could implement today. His method of teaching was the Orff Approach, and I can honestly say I think it will work. His method of teaching engages the child mind and body through singing, dancing, acting, and using percussion. He teaches students on a level they can comprehend, not something over their heads. He also designs his own lesson plans and adapts it as he sees fit for each individual child. There are certain Orff instruments that are used such as: xylophones, metallophones, glockenspiels, castanets, bells, maracas, triangles, cymbals, tambourines, timpani, bongs, gongs, steel drums, and conga drums. There are also many others. His way of teaching inspired many people and could easily be put in place to help 21st century children today. Children today are used to being in control and getting what they want. By playing music and expressing themselves I believe they will learn so much more. Also, children today are used to being independent. I believe this will help them assert their independence while learning to play and work with others at the same time. I believe kids today also have a creative side if we give them the chance. By using this method I think we can develop that, because the Orff Approach uses tons of creativity.