The workshop, 'Making Cultural Connections through Philippine Songs, Spoken Rhymes, Games, and Dance,' hosted by the Kodály Association of Southern California on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Azusa Pacific University, was an absolute blast! From the moment I w...
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Sagidi Sapopo
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Sagidi Sapopo
PHILIPPINE FOLK GAME
Sources of Information: High School Students of St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City, 1985Publication: Musical Folk Games of Manila, Philippines Author: Miriam B. Factora , Ph.D. (3rd Edition, 2024)
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Meet Miriam
Meet Miriam
Miriam B. Factora, Ph.D., was born and raised in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Educated within a colonial system, she has developed a fervent interest in fieldwork research, driven by her mission to discover pedagogical materials that better reflect student cultures. This ...
My Philosophy of Music Education
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I'm passionate about music education, shaped profoundly by my Filipino upbringing and diverse teaching journey. I believe in evaluating conventional methods and emphasizing the importance of aligning pedagogy with the rich tapestry of student cultures. Inspire...
A Music Educator’s Venture into Fieldwork Research
A Music Educator’s Venture into Fieldwork Research
Zoltán Kodály’s Influence as a Scholar
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22nd International Kodály SymposiumKeynote Address delivered by Dr. Miriam B. FactoraAugust 6, 2015 | Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Music Educator as a Fieldworker | Discoveries in the Field
Keynote Speech Presented by Miriam B. Factora, Ph.D.18th International Kodály SymposiumAugust 3-10, 2007 | Columbus, Ohio, USA
At my keynote address during the 18th International Kodály Society Symposium in Columbus, Ohio (U.S.A.) on August 3-10, 2007, I shared insights gained from my exten...
A Model of Sequential Music Teaching Utilising Philippine Vocal Materials
Presented by Dr. Miriam B. Factora International Kodály Society Symposium August 13-20, 2005 | Leicestershire, England
I had the privilege of presenting at the 17th International Kodály Society Symposium in Leicestershire, England from August 13-20, 2005. This presentation showcased my doct...