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  Case: Differentiation for LLL in a Performance Class
In band, students are expected to play alone and with others on a daily basis (MSHMB.1) Students who are deemed LLL should have differentiated assessments to ensure mastery of content. However, Cameron complains that the assessment is easier for the Bella (LLL) and is not fair that his was more rigorous. When you attempt to have the student play not in front of others, you remove achievement of the standard, and another Hunter now complains that the lack of pressure is now unfair. How do you handle this assessment/classroom management case?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think one way it could be addressed would be through a class discussion on the fact that everyone learns and at different levels. Example: Katie plays the flute or fife because it has less keys and notes to make sounds; Johnny plays the trombone because he is great at multitasking (blowing, hand and arm coordinated motions simultaneously) Mary plays the snare drum because she has great eye-hand coordination and needs to see every sound or motion that is produced. Every student needs to play and perform to their strengths; though they are very different going from student to student, the end result must be produced and it will look different. Everyone is different, learns differently on multiple levels, and is capable of different things. In addition, I would not allow for playing "in front of others" versus "not in front of others," however; offer more simplistic pieces of music for the LLL to perform. Additionally offering the LLL more time and hours to practice and become more comfortable with the piece to be produced. Another idea would be to find what, if any, artist the LLL likes and have them learn a piece from that artist (if applicable). The class needs to know, as a whole, that everyone's performance will not look the same. Success and mastery come in many different shapes and forms. I always revert back to math, which is my love, I can guarantee I do not divide or multiply the way you do; I can also guarantee that we will come to the same conclusion!
 
     
     
  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: If I came across this situation I would try this.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:58 am
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
  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: Yes! Love it!!
Rated On: October 13, 2022 3:54 pm
Rated By: VuBytu