4/9/2020
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Kathy Rivadeneira
|
I have been working with a student for the last 3 years. When she started with me she didn't want to speak in front of others because she was aware of her struggles with speech. She would repeat words multiple times in a row and had trouble getting through reading a monologue let alone memorizing and performing. Through working in in conjunction with her speech teacher, allowing her to have the material ahead of time, giving her some one on one attention and teaching how acting allows her to become someone else... we have found that when she is performing she does not have breaks and repeats in her words. She is proud of her successes and uses her skills gained in theatre to help give her successes in other classes. |
4/10/2020
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Kathy Rivadeneira
|
I can see use for all of the strategies but the two that stand out for me are: Task Cards and Mnemonic Instruction. Task cards are a way to be sure all students are being challenged at their level. A teacher can choose to assign certain cards to certain students strengths and abilities. All students can have the same theme but each with a different focus. Theme: Storytelling Cards for Students: Research, writing, performing, vocalizing, etc.
Mnemonic Instruction is useful especially when learning choreography. Matching the next step or movement to a word that triggers the movement is a strategy I have used with great success. |
4/10/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Kathy Rivadeneira
|
One particular student comes to mind when I think of the assessment and accommodations checklist. He is a student with ADHD so the theatre can be a very positive environment for him. I love using on-going assessments in all my classes but I find that the class he is a part of this method is especially successful because he can often show his strengths and prove the knowledge he has gained and he takes pride in that. Task cards and exit tickets are used on a regular basis in my classes. Often the task cards are a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" if we are in the middle of a rehearsal for example and I just need a quick check in. This actor is also a fantastic visual artist so I also will allow him to draw his response on his exit ticket. He finds he can express himself more clearly in picture than in words. |