6/20/2023
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
James Cochran
|
Administrator wrote:
Think of a music student with a disability you have now, or have had in the past. Identify their disability. Describe the way in which their disability affected their music learning. Describe at least one or more ways you successfully accommodated or modified instruction for this student. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
I had a student that was visually impaired. Even with glasses she was unable to read the music well. She was determined to learn to play the baritone. I would adapt the music by blowing it up to a larger size so she could read. She now has a BM in music and working on her MM. |
6/23/2023
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
James Cochran
|
I use Smartmusic for my evaluations and in the classroom. This is one of the greatest tools for those that need more time to grasp a concept or skill. It allows them to practice the skill as much as they want and gives them immediate feedback. Was the pitch correct? Was the rhythm correct. It even tells them the correct fingering and plays the pitch for them so they can hear the correct pitch. |
6/23/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
James Cochran
|
This works great for all students but especially those with specific disabilities. On woodwind instruments - where to put the fingers and which keys are alternate fingerings. I use color coded stickers so they can remember where to put the fingers and which keys are the alternates. |