3/27/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Jared Benyola
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A former student of mine had Asperger's syndrome and had frequent issues with anxiety and other students. His curiosity about music was amazing and would often ask questions to the point where it would sometimes disrupt class with the sheer number of questions. He was legitimately interested and in no way seeking attention, but we had to come up with a journal system for him to write questions down as they popped into his head as to not disrupt the class. He was a talented musician and had a truly gifted mind! |
3/27/2022
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Jared Benyola
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Part of the curriculum in all of my classes is using Breezin' Thru Theory. With this program it allows me to reinforce and expand upon learning in the classroom. I can adjust due dates and differentiate chapters based on how well students are learning the material. |
3/27/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Jared Benyola
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My keyboarding class is self-paced so the students have as much time as they need on any given unit and their quarter grade is based on what they complete. Some students have had motor skill issues and found it difficult for hands to move independently, so we would test one hand at a time. Note names and major scales are a large part of the curriculum so we have found alternative ways to test such as written or verbal responses. |