10/31/2017
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Alex Kovalsky
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I taught a student in my piano class who was had an Autism Spectrum Disorder, which made his social interactions with his classmates challenging. Additionally, he had a lot of difficulty with the physical manipulation of his fingers to play the keys correctly. We adapted to allow him to play the required pieces more slowly, which allowed him to be more successful, and I was careful to seat him near positive role models for behavior and social interaction. |
1/9/2018
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Alex Kovalsky
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I have used reciprocal teaching which is easily implemented in a sectional rehearsal format. I also like to use peer partnering which is very helpful for students who are learning English as well as students with exceptionalities. |
1/9/2018
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Alex Kovalsky
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I had a student who had a broken wrist who could not play piano for his regular playing quizzes. Instead of changing the assigned piece, the student arranged the song so that the melody and accompaniment were both playable with a single hand, and was still held accountable for all the other musical elements that the other students were. |