12/14/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Chuck Rogers
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Administrator wrote:
Think of a music student with a disability you have now, or have had in the past. Identify their disability. Describe the way in which their disability affected their music learning. Describe at least one or more ways you successfully accommodated or modified instruction for this student. Share your response in the threaded discussion. |
12/14/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Chuck Rogers
|
Administrator wrote:
Think of a music student with a disability you have now, or have had in the past. Identify their disability. Describe the way in which their disability affected their music learning. Describe at least one or more ways you successfully accommodated or modified instruction for this student. Share your response in the threaded discussion. |
12/14/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Chuck Rogers
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I had one guitar student that was in my music class for three years. He was autistic and had speech problems. In addition, he struggled with emotional problems and would easily become frustrated, angry and then would start sobbing. It was a tough situation and other students were often irritated with him, as they did not fully understand his situation. I built a good relationship with him, which provided a foundation for further input.
I often had to talk to him after class and encourage him by telling him that he could do this and learn the material, which was rigorous and required lots of practice. I often needed to provide individualized instruction to help learn the material. I also had him work with adult and student mentors who would help him learn the matierial.
Succes is the great encourager. The good news is that he stayed in the class for three years. By the time he was in 8th grade he could play fairly well and enjoyed performing in our concerts. But to get to this stage, he had to go through a long journey which included lots of tears, frustration, and hard work.
edited by Charles Rogers on 12/14/2021 |
2/17/2022
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Chuck Rogers
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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.
In my middle school music room I was able to set up 17 lap top computers. The units were used for learning centers where students would rotate and work on music programs that would reinforce material and music skills being taught in class. In addition, I could use the computers to test students understanding of music skills that were taught in class. I often used the website www.music theory.com which has lots of good information and skills practice. For struggling students this provided a safe environment where they could practice music exercise as much as necessary to learn the material. |
2/17/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Chuck Rogers
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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.
I had a student in my middle school guitar class who was autistic and had some social issues. The students have weekly music test, which sometimes include playing in front of peers. If this student was not ready I would allow him to postpone his test for a week or so. I would also give extra time to practice and provide assistance where needed to prepare for the next weekly test. If necessary, he could postpone the test for several weeks as long as he was preparing for the test and working on assigned material. |