Identify ONE teaching and learning issue, with a curriculum focus, which has been of significance to you in you induction year. Discuss this issue drawing upon the relevant academic and professional literature and your induction experiences to support you
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A Brief History of the Blues
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My chosen genre is Jazz Saxophone.
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American Society In the 1920’s
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Hydens Trumpet Concerto and Aranjez Analysis
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BTEC First Certificate in Music - UNIT 9 (Audio Recording/Mixing Desk)
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