2/3/2018
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Keely Werly
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I currently have a student that is hard of hearing in my orchestra class. Recently, I just taught the class how to tune their own instruments. At times, this is difficult for my impaired student. Although, he can hear some things, it is hard for him to hear his own instrument and the tuning pitch, while other students are also tuning. To help with this process, I have positioned my student closer to the tuning pitch, providing extra time, as well as offering one-on-one assistance. |
2/11/2018
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Keely Werly
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I would implement differentiated assignments. I have noticed in guitar that note-reading is very hard for many students. I could easily change most of my assignments so that all students could be successful. My high-flyers could be given more challenging note-reading assignments, and my students struggling could be given assignments that are not only simplistic, but are recognizable tunes.
I would also implement technology more for my students that are struggling with note-reading. There are many games out there that practice/drill note-reading, while making it fun. This could make it more fun and more engaging for students struggling. |
2/11/2018
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Keely Werly
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I have a student in my guitar class who broke their wrist of their strum hand. To keep this student engaged I have made the following adjustments so he can still participate in his assignments and playing tests:
- Shadow playing the notes and saying the note names out loud
- Tapping rhythms on his guitar, instead of finger picking them to show understanding
- Helping students tune their guitar by turning their tuning pegs while they are plucking the pitch
-He's comfortable with singing, so he doesn't mind singing the melody line of songs |