7/20/2017
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Chris Touchton
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I had a student who only had one arm. In selecting a band instrument, consideration needed to be made for this disability. The student was able to use a trumpet as they had their right arm. We created a stand with a cradle that could hold the instrument for her. Due to this device, we were able to keep the student involved and at the same expectation level as the other students. |
7/20/2017
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Chris Touchton
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I am planning to use a graphic organizer to help students identify different musical information in the pieces that we are preparing. This gives all the students a visual understanding of the information necessary to have a successful performance on a given piece. I will be utilizing Peer Partners within our band program. This has always been a successful way to reach students that may be struggling to learn to play their instrument, learn a new concept or perfect a section of music. Many times, students respond better to hearing the same information from their peers rather than the teacher. |
7/20/2017
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Chris Touchton
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I had a student who broke their writing arm and was unable to complete their written music theory test. We met before school and the student gave me their answers verbally. |