Microcourse: Inclusive Teaching at the Piano
An introductory four-module series on teaching students with special needs. Topics include tone, language, reading, non-verbal communication, and teaching students with visual impairments.
Course Curriculum
Topics include: Studio environment, person-first language, communication, teaching reading, teaching repertoire, appropriate vocabulary, teaching students with visual impairments, and more!
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How to use this course
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Course Introduction
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Welcome Survey
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Session Contents
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Video 1 (with Transcript): “Inclusive Teaching" with Scott Price
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Reading 1: "Studio Environment: Some Keys to Success" by Scott Price
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Reading 2: "Person-First Language" by Beth Bauer
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Reflection Question
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Session Resources
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Session Contents
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Video 1 (with Transcript): "Tone of Voice" with Scott Price
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Reading 1: "Teaching Repertoire to Special Learners: Practical Solutions" by Beth Bauer
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Reading 2: "Teaching Reading, Part I" by Beth Bauer
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Reading 3: "Teaching Reading, Part II: Framing Instruction" by Scott Price
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Reflection Question
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Session Resources
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Session Contents
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Video 1: "Body Language" with Scott Price
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Video 2: "Facial Expression" with Scott Price
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Reading 1: "Finger Numbers (Not Finger Knots!)" by Scott Price
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Reflection Questions
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Session Resources
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Session Contents
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Video 1: "Appropriate Vocabulary" with Scott Price
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Reading 1: "Teaching Students with Visual Impairments: Empathy and Facilitation" by Scott Price
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Reading 2: "Teaching Students with Visual Impairments: Resources" by Scott Price
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Reflection Questions
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Session Resources
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Exit Survey
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About this course
- $30.00
- 29 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
- Self-guided course to be completed at your own pace
Course Contributors
Scott Price and Beth Bauer
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