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  Case: Guitar Class
Ms. Berezo teaches a guitar class for 130 minutes every other day. While this class is listed as a beginning course and as an elective taken by choice, all levels of student are enrolled. This includes advanced and expert level students, far beyond Ms. Berezo's ability and students who were forced to take the course as a "dumping ground" for administration. How can Ms. Berezo assess a class by the GASPC standards when some students are way above (HLL) and some don't even have a guitar to use... Should this be included in her TKES evaluation when she didn't even know she would be teaching it when she was hired here to assist with the band program?


Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In regards to various levels, all students could receive a lesson from Ms. Berezo that describes the lesson focus for the day. Afterwards, the students could be grouped with a mixture of levels, and practice skills to work on as a group. During this time, Ms. Berezo could walk around and assess all students based on the standard being learned. Based on her observation notes, Ms. Berezo could then pull students who are needing guided practice in guitar, to ensure they are learning the taught lesson material. This small group practice would help reinforce skills and promote a positive environment for the students who had to take it. Groups could be personalized by an interest inventory to spark a learning interest. In a period of 130 minutes, this would give time for teaching, practice, and group closing. As far as TKES, if she is teaching a guitar class, and giving lessons, that would fall in line with standards evaluation and classroom management.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that grouping the students together into there level on the guitar is a great idea.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 1:40 am
Rated By: ybaHyp
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I feel this solution is respectful of the individual because it provides a helpful tip which includes the teacher walking around and assisting the students who need help. By walking around and viewing the students as they play she can get a feel of who she needs to work with when it comes to improvement.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 1:49 am
Rated By: Amanda Meredith
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this solution and think it could be helpful.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 11:46 pm
Rated By: taMaSe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: She addressed every area of concern based on the teachers comments and included information pertaining to the observation also.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 1:35 am
Rated By: Purry
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very detailed with nice solutions suggested.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 11:57 pm
Rated By: qyDyXu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think group based on level will work good but also the students who are advanced could buddy up with a beginner in groups to learn some beginner lessons quicker and have an opportunity to learn from their peers.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 12:26 am
Rated By: Holly Ebbert
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution that I would definitely do in my classroom. Assessing the students and using small group practice change up the everyday routine.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:46 pm
Rated By: amemuW
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This sounds like a great solution and would help the class out while guiding learning.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:37 am
Rated By: uVejeg