3/12/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Owen Willingham
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I currently have a student with SLD and currently to a motorized wheel chair. We do a lot of movement in music class and I'm constantly aware of how this may be frustrating for him. He's only been using a motorized wheel chair for a few months and has become quite independent while using it. I told him it would be acceptable to make the chair move to the music. It was a bit of a gamble as I only see him once a week for 50 minutes and wasn't sure how much control he had over the chair and he has difficulty communicating, it's mostly through smiles. I was so impressed at his interpretation of movement to the music. Even after his assistant mentioned it was time to leave ( he has to leave 5 minutes early to get where he's going) he continued to move to the music the whole way out. It was eye opening and suggests that often times the student knows how to incorporate the activity to their ability if given the freedom. |
3/12/2020
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Owen Willingham
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I currently have a student that has difficulty speaking. That student is able to use an ipad (Technology) to convey their answers and participate in class discussions about music. Also our district is a Quavermusic district. This allows students to access the lessons and activities away from music class which greatly helps with retention of information or familiarity with a concept. |
3/12/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Owen Willingham
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Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
I use a quick exit interval just before students line up to leave, not just with my students with disabilities but all my students. We work on singing intervals during our vocal warm-ups and as an exit ticket I assess each student by having them sing an interval as they are dismissed to line up. Each student sings and I can quickly assess which students are developing pitch recognition and at what pace. Its a great way to get assess their development as young singers. |