10/23/2019
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Meredith Barnes
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I would like to use the use of Tiered learning in my classroom. My school has several exceptionality units and this strategy would be very helpful. I will use this when formulating questions for listening assignments. My 4th and 5th graders are studying the orchestra so they can attend the yearly Young Peoples’ Concert and listen to the repertoire we have studied in class. I can have them think about the following questions during the listening portion and answer tiered questions when the piece is done. This will directly improve the critical thinking skills of the students at their own learning level.
Tier 1 Question: Use instrument cards to match what instruments you heard.
Tier 2: Question: Identify the form of the piece of music and which instruments were represented in each section.
Tier 3: Describe the mood of the piece of music and how the instrument timbres influenced the mood.
I already use and will continue to implement Task Analysis. I have a close read music poster that breaks down the steps of reading/notating music.
Step 1: Clap Rhythm
Step 2: Line or Space
Step 3: Count lines or spaces
Step 4: Use trick – Even Garfield Buys Dog Food and FACE
I have also made placemats that are in Portuguese and Spanish for my ELL students. I plan on making a placement for the students with exceptionalities to use that has visual aids and the steps demonstrated. The placement helps so much when having them notate with partners. I have found the biggest struggle with most students to be not understanding what a line vs. a space looks like because they are written so small in music. By showing them with large pictures and comparing them to shish kabobs and smores they seem to pick up the difference very quickly. The visual aid and step process has significantly sped up student music reading comprehension. |
10/23/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Meredith Barnes
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A previous student of mine with Cerebral Palsy had difficulty holding the recorder. I adapted for him by having him use a Sopranino recorder, but he still could not use his left hand much. I think a one handed adapted recorder would be perfect in this situation. Currently, I have several students with exceptionalities. Many of the students that are in specific units are pushed into specials classes that are not on their grade level. One specific unit has all ages and a few Kindergarteners that come with a 3rd grade class. I’m not sure how I will accommodate the Kindergarteners when we begin recorder. I will have to brainstorm accommodations besides being buddied with their paraprofessional. |
11/3/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Meredith Barnes
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The first major unit for my secondary students focuses on identifying instruments of the orchestra to help prepare them for the young peoples concert. I always provide a summative assessment in which they need to classify the instruments into the 4 families. I provide instrument cards for students with disabilities and ELL students. I also have these students test in small groups with me so I can provide additional support. |