9/18/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Michael Chinnery
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Think of a student with a disability you have now or in the past. Describe ways in which their disability affected their learning in your class. ....
I have student in one my 1st grade music class that has a behavior disability that made it very challenging for me to use small instruments for class activities. The student had a problem with sitting still and handling material and would at times even try to harm other students. My first response was to separate him to a corner or table by himself whenever we used equipment just to ensure classroom order. Once I learned about his disability I started to create ways to gave him more responsibility in the class like being my helper and allowing the student to sit next to me as I taught. This really made him feel special; and now I'm not hesitant about using the different instruments in class. I gave him more responsibility in the class and made him my little music helper with his own special seating area next to the teacher. |
9/19/2019
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Michael Chinnery
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Describe at least one way you have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in your classroom. Be sure to describe the specific technology and how it assisted the student with a disability.
One of the ways that I use technology in my class is when teaching a new song and the students have lyrics to learn and or memorize for a performance. I use powerpoint files that have varied transitions and animations. I have a few students that require support when it comes to reading. Presenting the new song using the computer program and LCD projector allows me to draw in the students visually that may not be strong fluent readers.I create an environment where the student with the disability isn't afraid to perform. |
9/20/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Michael Chinnery
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Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
When teaching my students about instruments and there sounds I use a listening exercise to have them demonstrate their knowledge. I have some students that a reading disability for various reasons. In the exercise the students will listen to the instrument sound and would have to circle the correct instrument name on a piece of paper. What I provide for my readers that have a challenging time with identifying words is a sheet with the pictures of the instruments with their names under them. This takes away the intimation of having to identify words and allows the student to focus on performing and completing the assessment on inhibited. |