6/28/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Rolanda Jones
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As a choral director, singing is a preferred activity for many students with disabilities. For the purpose of this assignment, I will reflect on a student who was visually impaired. The student was very talented with a beautiful voice and a fairly good ear but lacked the confidence to sing in front of others due to not being able to see the notes. To accommodate the student, I had all of the music enlarged. In addition, the student was provided with a handheld device (magnifier) as an option to enhance the music with a clear view. To facilitate learning, additional time and oral instruction were provided. In addition, the student was seated in the middle towards the front with good lighting. As a result, the student became more active in chorus. |
7/3/2019
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Rolanda Jones
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Two of the strategies that I have used to implement into my classroom are 1.) Positive Immediate Correction and Feedback and 2.) Self Evaluation and Reflection. I use Positive Immediate Correction and Feedback as a strategy to demonstrate correct and incorrect vocal techniques. A great example of this strategy is teaching students the correct and incorrect way to sit and stand in the chorus or how to shape proper vowels with the mouth. Whenever I give immediate feedback, the students with disability needs usually respond positively and remember the technique and experience about what is being learned. I usually give positive feedback, correct, and give positive feedback again.
To help students with disabilities self evaluate and reflect what they have learned, I use a 1 to 4 scale where each of the levels describes what they feel or think or I have them circle the character that best shows how they feel about a new skill or concept that was taught. I also have them share and reflect with a partner.
To implement technology into the classroom, I use learning styles and sensory learning through the use of computer software, Music Ace Maestro. I use this software to reinforce concepts that I have taught and reviewed in class. All students including those with a disability need are able to work at their own pace and track their progress. In addition, the software is interactive and has an application to assist with an assessment where I am able to monitor the progress of each student. |
7/4/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Rolanda Jones
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Option #1: Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities?
An example of an adapted assessment that I have used in my classroom was enlarging the text on a teacher-made test and the bubbles on the answer sheet to accommodate students with visually impaired disabilities. |
7/4/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Rolanda Jones
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Option #1: Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities?
An example of an adapted assessment that I have used in my classroom was enlarging the text on a teacher-made test and the bubbles on the answer sheet to accommodate students with visually impaired disabilities. |