4/23/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Jonathan Anderson
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I have had many students with exceptionalities in my choir. Just last year I had a student who was visually impaired in my beginning choir class. I was not sure what to do at first, except make sure the student knew that I was going to do everything I could in order to help her achieve her musical goals. I talked with some colleagues at the college in the neighboring city and we were able to get her brail music, however, she didn't know how to read it. So I had to learn how to read brail music so I could explain verbally and show in a hands on fashion the music. She unfortunately did not stay in the class very long. I was excited to continue to work with her and her Paraprofessional learn how to read music and sing well. |
5/15/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Jonathan Anderson
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I have used tiered instruction strategies to help with my large men's choir class. By breaking down how each part of the activity is supposed to go with specific instruction, then allowing them to practice with their sections, it works well. I used for a listening reflection on an Eric Whitacre piece, you would be surprised with the amount of insight from 60 6th-8th grade boys would have when given the appropriate amount time and instrcution to complete the assignment. |
5/15/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Jonathan Anderson
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About a year ago I had a student with special needs who was added to my men's choir. He had a gorgeous male soprano voice and was eager to be there. He was very involved in all of our activities until it came to the concert. He was so afraid to go on stage. His mother informed me the day before the concert that he would not be going due to his heightened level of anxiety. I allowed him to perform for the class the day of the concert and allowed him to do a reflection on the concert from the audience. It went really well. I was sad he couldn't be there but it made me happy that he was able to participate in his own way. |