4/8/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Andrew Rumbaugh
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Carrie Guffy wrote:
We have used a variety of assessment adaptions in the music program here at our school. In the general music setting recently, we had a student that presented all of his work on his personal tablet. It was easier for him to type then to write. Anything assignment that we had for the class, he did the same level of work, but all his assessments were done via technology
Another year, we had a student that did not process information that she heard verbally as fast as written instructions. Any information that was given to the class was also given in worksheet form, this student was also given a taped recording of all the songs, her part played out on the piano. That way she could practice at home at her own pace to keep up with the class. |
4/8/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Andrew Rumbaugh
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These are super helpful to me as I think about how to assess my students playing ability. Taking the idea of recording a student's part and allowing them to make a recording of the piece in the quiet of home is just want I needed to read. Some of my students have autistic tendencies and this would be a perfect solution to help them. TY KAREN ROMINE wrote:
I have had many students with a variety of disabilities as I teach at two schools that are specialized for students with severe behavior and learning disabilities. I have had students who were profoundly mentally handicapped and those who have been physically handicapped. I currently have several students who are hearing impaired and a couple who are visually impaired. In addition I have several behaviorally challenged students in my choral program. I'll share about the blind student. At the time, I was teaching band and chorus, and he was in the band. In addition to his visual impairment, this student had been diagnosed with Aspberger's Syndrome which made social situations in a group performance class challenging. He loved the piano and was quite gifted, however he was very set in his ways regarding what he wanted to play and when. He also had difficulty learning that other people and musical parts were as important to the whole process of performing. The accommodations I made included making a recording of his part that he could listen to and learn. I provided time for he and his para-educator to have access to the piano for practice. We worked as a class on taking turns and letting one instrument be heard more predominantly to teach him how to blend and balance his instrument. It was also important to have a plan for the rehearsal time and let him know about it in advance so that he could mentally prepare for the pieces that we would be working on as a class. |
4/8/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Andrew Rumbaugh
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I ask students to play a short 8 measure piece in class, in front of their peers, as a playing quiz. I think I will allow them to play at home, especially those with autistic tendencies. I also think allowing other students to do the same thing will build more confidence in their ability to play since they have control over what they submit as a recording. I think the suggestions in these posts will be very helpful to me. |
4/9/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Andrew Rumbaugh
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Identify at least two ways school and/or district administrators can support fine arts educators' use of explicit and intensive instruction for students with disabilities.
We want all of our students who attend our private school to play a musical instrument. Students who have a learning disability are given additional support by the music teacher with small group and individual instruction by the teacher. These kinds of allowances help the student(s) who need a little extra teaching and feedback on their skills. Our music teachers also group students in small ensembles and allow them time to rehearse pieces. The peer to peer interactions builds student leaders, constructive feedback, and a special time to bond as musicians. All of these ways require scheduling flexibilities and cooperation with our teachers. The attitude among them is positive because it is centered around the learning needs of the student(s). |
4/15/2023
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Andrew Rumbaugh
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- Identify at least two ways administrators can assist fine arts educators' in learning about how to use adapted assessment in their fine arts classroom.
PD training and attending conferences is the first thing I would do. I have also asked teachers to do observations of other teachers in other schools and gather ideas to use in the classroom. I also would access the ESE courses that are provided by the county. These have always been practical and easily accessible for my teachers.
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