10/7/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Kalyn Hamm
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I currently have a student, that I have had for two years now, that has Muscular dystrophy. I have a chair in my room that he sits in, as he cannot sit on the floor on a sit spot, and he has a hard time with any movement activities. He can only stand for short periods of time and has trouble walking. He currently does not use any walking aids or a wheelchair. I try to modify any activity that we are doing, whether it is putting him on a different instrument, giving his a different responsibility during the activity, or modify the activity when it is his turn. |
12/8/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Kalyn Hamm
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In my classroom, I have a promethean board. I use this a lot to create interactive lessons for the kids. I display music, I create interactive google slides for lessons, I use it for charts and progress so the students can mark off achievements. I also use it as a part of our learning centers. I have a student with muscular dystrophy, so sitting on the floor for him is not an option. When we do music learning centers in my room, I also provide one that can be done on the promethean board, that way he can stand and touch the board. |
12/8/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Kalyn Hamm
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I have adapted multiple assessments into more hands on activities for my kids who need more engaging activities. I have made rhythm writing with manipulatives using popsicle sticks, I have turned singing into a "Dare or sing" game, I have allowed students to draw how they feel or how they hear a piece instead of write words. There are so many ways music teachers can adapt our curriculum to better suit out students, especially the ones with disabilities. |