6/25/2020
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Erin Cardinal
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I currently have a dance student with an orthopedic disability. With her input, I have created space for her to adapt and create her learning experience. I have allowed her to take breaks and observe when her body hurts too much and have given her the room to modify certain movements in class that are uncomfortable for her to execute. I also provide extra time for her and allow her to work with "dance buddies" in class for added peer support. |
6/29/2020
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Erin Cardinal
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Option 1: As a dance educator I can use Peer Partnering or Small Groups/Cooperative Learning while introducing a new dance phrase. Some of the students that have confidence issues or become overwhelmed easily with new material will sometimes work better one on one or with a small group of peers with careful teacher monitoring for accuracy. Another strategy I can implement is the Learning Contract for those student who need extra time, need modification to movement due to physical challenges. |
6/29/2020
Topic:
Assessment Of Learning
Erin Cardinal
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I have used alternative summative assessments with students that have social anxiety by allowing them a private, one on one session to perform technical dance acquisition assessments. Giving them the private space to perform allows them to relax and focus on the assessment and not their peers watching them. They appreciate the special time and space provided and perform much better than in a large group setting. |