2/16/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Juliana Rowe
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Fine Arts educators:
- Think of a student with a disability you have now or in the past. Describe ways in which their disability affected their learning in your class.
Some students with learning disabilities had issues with submitting assignments virtually. We use Canvas. If a student has difficulty, I first demonstrate using video and live lessons, review those instructions daily, and build in extra time for them to submit. Then, if that doesn't work, I usually contact the case worker or parent to see if I can provide any further assistance beyond demos, repetition, and video. Then if they still find that they are unable to submit, I have them submit manually where they can just show me their sketchbook, and I grade in the work they have in person. |
2/16/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Juliana Rowe
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Describe at least one way you have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in your classroom. Be sure to describe the specific technology and how it assisted the student with a disability.
I have a Mac computer lab, where all of the student and teacher desktops have Remote Desktop installed. It allows me to take control of what they are viewing, observe what they are doing, and shut anything down or display a desired image on their individual computers. If need be, from my computer I can take control of a student with disability's device, and verbally/visually show them where to find something required for the project at hand. For example, a specific painting brush on Photoshop might be needed, so I can demonstrate and set up the settings for that brush for them. |
2/16/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Juliana Rowe
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Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
One adapted assessment I have is to adjust the evaluation rubric by recognizing that students with disabilities are demonstrating that they experience visual art standards, and no necessarily mastering them. If they show evidence of experiencing at least some VA standards in said art project to be evaluated, I give them full credit for that exploration. |