6/22/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Elliot Arpin
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I have had many students who suffered from anxiety and panic attacks triggered by high-pressure and time-constricted tasks. To alleviate their stress and make them as comfortable as I can while still assessing their understanding and ability, I frequently allow students to take playing tests (band and guitar) on their own time by submitting a video recording, which allows for multiple takes and indirectly more practice for the student to feel comfortable performing the required material. This has led to quite a few of these students becoming comfortable enough in their preparation and performing that they are able to grow into performing in front of the class and for an audience. |
6/22/2022
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Elliot Arpin
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I taught a student in band that was hearing and visually impaired. In order to help this student be as successful as possible in band, I enlarged (and in some cases re-wrote) small font sheet music and warm-ups, as well as using a speaker with wireless microphone to ensure that the student was receiving all verbal instruction. |
6/22/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Elliot Arpin
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I have a student in band that was temporarily physically disabled following a medical procedure. This student was not allowed to lift any object over 5 pounds for several months, which did not allow them to perform on their main instrument. After consulting with the parents and the student, we decided that the best way to continue this student's musical education and involvement was to create parts on an instrument they were able to perform on physically (piano and some percussion), which allowed the student to continue learning and contributing as part of the ensemble. |