6/11/2016
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Homer Boatwright
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This past year, I had a student with learning disability. This student played percussion and had a hard time playing music and keeping time/ and a steady beat. To ensure that he was successful, I met with him twice a week and reviewed basic rhythms. In class, I paired him up with one of my advanced students.... I then rewrote some advanced rhythms for him. Coupled with the weekly help sessions, and a slightly modified part to play, he was very successful. I am extremely proud of his accomplishments this year. |
6/11/2016
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Homer Boatwright
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I first use peer-partners. Here, I select a student: A student that knows the music well.. and that student leads and teaches a difficult section of music to the entire section. This student acts as a student teacher ensuring that the difficult selection of music is rehearsed and learned.
I also use Cornell Notes to teach new ideas. Students are asked to write a key idea/ vocabulary down. I share the definition of the key idea and how it fits/ works with in the current lesson/music being taught. Then students are asked to write a summary of what this new key idea means... they turn in as they leave the room, (exit tickets to check understanding). |