4/18/2018
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
James Miller
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Option 2: I have a student "Ben" who has multiple disabilities including Downs Syndrome. He is enrolled in our dance program and finds that dance not only helps him physically, but is a powerful tool to integrate his chosen art area with academics. Our school requires students to complete a History Fair Project -- for this student I allowed "Ben" to create an interpretive dance / performance to meet this requirement. He selected a topic (The Emancipation Proclamation), researched the topic with the assistance of myself and his support aide. We then integrated this knowledge with assistance from the dance department -- "Ben" created his own choreography , enlisted several other students in the production of his performance (Technical Theater) , and performed his piece in front of classmates. This was a powerful experience for him (and myself and his parents) as he not only showed skill as a dancer, but also demonstrated higher-order thinking and processing sills; this project encouraged him not only as a dancer but also as a student of history. |
4/18/2018
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
James Miller
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Michelle J. Ottley-Fisher wrote:
Option 2: With several of the dancers with ADD, SLD and most recently with the student in my classroom with Down's Syndrome, I've been able to introduce the classical ballets and and many of the story ballets, record the main idea of the ballet, discuss the characters and even analyze the movement style. I've been able to do this using technology, a form of story-mapping and incorporating repertoire from the ballet.
edited by Michelle J. Ottley-Fisher on 6/23/2016
Useful for my students...thanks! |
4/18/2018
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
James Miller
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I have a student who is visually impaired. We are able to use adaptive technology (computer and large monitor) to increase the size of maps, charts, and graphs so that she is able to engage in the content presented in class. We have used this in conjunction with an e-reader to permit the student to use audio to enhance daily instruction. |