12/5/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Amy Joy
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I teach a 2nd grade class in which nearly half of the students in the class have ADHD. I use many adaptations to engage students and hold their attention. I use visuals (google slides), realia (instruments and props) to keep things interesting, lively pacing, proximity - moving towards students who are off task to help them reengage, I make use of the space in the room- moving as I teach, auditory cues (clap a rhythm and they clap it back) to get their attention quickly (this is taught day 1), and movement as much as possible (moving to music or standing to sing) so they are not sitting for long periods of times. |
1/8/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Amy Joy
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To meet the needs of students with disabilities and/or various learning styles in my music classroom, I use a Smart Board and Google Slides presentations in my music lessons. I teach many students with ADHD. The addition of text, illustrations and videos I include in my presentations helps engage students by giving them visual cues in addition to the auditory cues (music) and kinesthetic cues (instruments, props).
I have also provided lessons in which students use their chrome books and compose music within the San Francisco Symphony Kids website. The program allows students to make choices- for example, "start with a tune," if they want structure or support to start, or "start composing right away!" if they feel comfortable starting from scratch. There are "hints" that offer support that can be turned off if they are not needed. Students can work at their own pace. Students love the program and are always successful in creating something when working in it. |
1/8/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Amy Joy
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I have a student who needs support with fine motor and uses an assistive device in the homeroom classroom rather than writing answers by hand. In a written assessment I gave that assessed recall and understanding of the lyrics of the "Star-Spangled Banner," I allowed him to give answers verbally rather than writing them. |