4/1/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Kate Dowdie
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I have many disabled students over the years - I remember one, in particular, who was missing digits on one hand. When we began to learn the recorder, he and I researched and found a one-handed adapted recorder that he could play; I paid for it out of department funds and he was delighted to not only be able to take part in the activities but to have a special instrument. |
4/12/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Kate Dowdie
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For students with writing disabilities, I have created digital manipulatives for rhythmic dictation that allowed them to drag and place notation instead of writing it.
For a student I had with ADHD and ASD, I switched up my usual method of assessment with performing simple melodies on the xylophones - I allowed the children to work in groups of three (2 listen and critique while 1 played) and they were to report back to me. It worked so well, I started doing it with my other classes, as well. |
4/12/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Kate Dowdie
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I rely heavily on Positive Immediate Corrections and Mediated Scaffolding - I feel they really work together in allowing a positive and responsive learning environment. It requires extra vigilance and monitoring, but is worth the effort.
I have several students with challenges writing/hand control; I created a digital option for the students to click and place their notation instead of writing it down. I have used Publisher to create and then Mimio Studio to put the activity together. |