2/5/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
CMcCarthy
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The most prevalent learning disability I encounter in my band classroom is dyslexia. Several strategies that I utilize to assist students with this disorder are:
1- I enlarge the music
2- I allow the students to mark the music with different colors
3- I provide an audio recording of the music to assist them in learning while reading
4- I provide the students with extra time to learn their music
5- I tutor them individually after school |
2/5/2019
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
CMcCarthy
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I use mnemonic devices such as the Letter Strategy to assist students with learning disabilities learn the strategy for sightreading. S.T.A.R.S. is the acronym to represent the words: Sharps/ Flats, Time Signature, Accidentals, Rhythms, Symbols. |
2/5/2019
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
CMcCarthy
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I have used iPad technology to assist some of my keyboarding students with learning challenges> I create a video of myself playing the keyboard- showing the correct fingering while giving verbal instructions specifically related to the hand position on the video. I play the video for the class while they are seated at their keyboard (with headphones on) and they can practice while they are watching. I can circulate to each student and physically manipulate their hands to assist them in attaining the correct fingerings and monitor their progress. |
2/5/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
CMcCarthy
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Tiered Lesson- Guitar Class
Student diagnosed with dsylexia.
Grouping students according to level of experience and students with disabilities
Tier 1- Perform music that is adapted using simpler rhythms, fewer string changes, such as an ostinato or descant part
Tier 2- Perform music as written correctly
Tier 3- Perform music that involves more complex rhythms, more string changes and involves chords as well as single notes
Accomodations included: seating close to screen, enlarging the music, and providing extra time to prepare. |