6/17/2018
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Kathy Shepler
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I have taught Hearing Impaired students in my elementary music class. They did come with a paraprofessional who used sign language to assist the students to understand what we were doing. They had difficulty in hearing the music, learning songs, and being able to hear what they were playing. We adapted as much as possible, allowing time for more visuals and signing. They were able to hear the vibrations with the music amplified. Also sitting next to others who were able to assist in following the music and to play an instrument. |
6/23/2018
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Kathy Shepler
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I can see using many of these strategies in my elementary music classroom. I have many autistic and learning disability students in most of my classrooms. The first one would be peer partners. I like the idea of pairing students to assist one another in learning how to play on the instruments. They would be able to check on their partners understanding on proper playing technique. It does allow for instant feedback as they learn together. This could be used for all students to help build community in the classroom.
The other strategy would be the graphic organizers. I could use these to help teach songs to students with learning disabilities. I like the 5 W's chart. This will help students remember key ideas of the song and can be used for all learners not just those with special needs. I would also use the story maps. |
6/24/2018
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Kathy Shepler
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I have a student who has learning disabilities in processing and is on the autism spectrum. This past year when we were learning recorders, I allowed extra time to read the music, mark the music, practice without playing so allowing time to process, then he was much more successful in playing. He was paired with another student who assisted him.
He was also given extended time in taking a test, had him sit by himself so there was less distractions, allowed to take breaks, and I checked with him periodically for understanding. He finished with much less frustration and was able to complete the test with high marks. |