9/30/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Teri Bruse
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I had a student a couple years ago who was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta - brittle bone syndrome - from birth. She was wheelchair bound and a transfer student from a neighboring state. She had already been placed on clarinet, and had really good fundamental knowledge. She did run out of air quicker than others. We had to make modifications for Football Band, but her parents were amazing and such strong advocates for her, and helping with transportation. We chose to have one of her friends push her wheelchair on the field for halftime. The kids became very protective of her, and strong friendships were made. That was a fun year. |
10/1/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Teri Bruse
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- Option 2: Describe at least one way you have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in your music classroom. Be sure to identify or describe the specific technology and the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
The implementation of SmartMusic Computer Assisted Instruction in our band program has helped all students achieve their goals quicker, but I have especially seen a result in the students on the autism spectrum. Sometimes working individually can comfort their apprehension of performing a pass off line in a large social setting. I have also seen it help a student with dyslexia....the program allows the student to click on the correct note and shows them the fingerings for the instrument. It also has a playback feature where they can listen to themselves, and also a pre-recorded demonstration. |
10/1/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Teri Bruse
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- Option 2: Think of a music student with a disability you have now (or have had in the past). Identify their disability. Review the Alternative Assessment Checklist and select two or more options that could potentially benefit this student in assessing his or her music learning. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
Years ago when I taught Chorus, I had a student with Aspbergers. He was a genius in music...could sightread anything perfectly, and made All-State every year. But when he was in the show choir setting, or anything social, he would not function well and felt extremely out of place. Although I do feel the experience was good for him, I feel he would have benefitted from some of the accommodations listed here, especially distraction free space and small group settings. |