5/25/2017
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Rose Francis
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This year I had a student with hearing impairment in the left ear. I am a string teacher so all of my students learn a string instrument: violin, viola, cello or bass. This particular student chose the cello. The neck of the instrument is held in the left hand and sound is produced in the right hand by plucking or use of the bow. This student would sometimes get frustrated by not being able to hear the tapping or sliding (shifting) of their hands or fingers. I would make sure to give directions clearly and if I spoke with them I would face them face to face. I also made sure to pair them with a skill level higher to added peer mentoring. The student by the end of the year made vast improvements and our subtle accommodations were very natural and effortless that made the student comfortable. |
5/25/2017
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Rose Francis
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One strategy I have used is letter strategy. I start by talking about how we use gps and how it functions to help us find where we need to go. Then I introduce the CPS which stands for contact (where to place the bow on the string), Pressure (weight of pressure of bow hairs) and Speed (how fast to pull the bow across the string). I also used group practices for goal orientated student led goal and process for sectionals on specific sections of concert music. Technology I have used ipad to record group presentations and it allows for visual and audible critique. |
5/25/2017
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Rose Francis
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By using accommodations such as extended time, changing environment, allowing alternative assessment styles or forms. Technology can be used with assessments for example using keyed in clickers. |