12/26/2017
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Aristides salgueiro
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Two strategies I frequently implement in my classes are Peer Partners Strategy and Mnemonic Instruction. Peer Partners allows students who grasp the musical material more quickly to assist students who may struggle a little more. If one of my students is particularly adpet at picking up a piece of music, I usually pair them off with someone who's having trouble with certain aspects of it. This helps ensure that all students have an opportunity to master the material.
I think all music instructors already use Mnemonic instruction in their classes, particularly in music theory lessons where students need to learn the names and placements of the music notes through shortcuts such as FACE and Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge (or Does Fine). This allows students, particularly those who have trouble focusing or remembering material, to have an easier time learning note names and placement that they might have otherwise struggled with. |
12/26/2017
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Aristides salgueiro
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Over the years I've had several students who have broken or fractured arms, fingers and wrists, which have impeded their ability to play their musical instruments for assessments. To test their knowledge of scales and notes, I've usually let them simply hum or sing the music. For written assessments, depending on the need, I'll allow them to complete exams that have been modified to have fewer questions on a computer, since they can maneuver more easily with a computer keyboard than by hand. |