3/4/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Michelle Eggen
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When I taught chorus years ago, I had a student with severe intellectual, orthopedic, language, and speech impairments - she couldn't speak or walk. She was in a wheelchair and had an aide with her every day in my class. I believe my class was the only time she was outside of the self-contained classroom. The same two students sat next to her every day, talked to her, and would point to where we were in the music. These students really enjoyed getting to know her and did a great job. |
3/4/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Michelle Eggen
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Fine Arts educators (choose one):
- Describe how two of the strategies discussed could potentially be implemented in your classroom. Be sure to identify the two strategies by name and describe how they could be used to address the needs of a student with a disability.
Peer partners works great in the music classroom. When there is a new student or a student who needs extra support, I pair them with a buddy who plays the same instrument. That buddy can show them techniques and be a friend. Mnemonic instruction helps learning new rhythms - "Mis-sis-sip-pi hot-dog", "Down pony, up pony" for bow direction. |