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.
How to use this course
Course Introduction
Welcome Survey
Session Contents
Video 1 (with Transcript): “Inclusive Teaching" with Scott Price
Reading 1: "Studio Environment: Some Keys to Success" by Scott Price
Reading 2: "Person-First Language" by Beth Bauer
Reflection Question
Session Resources
Session Contents
Video 1 (with Transcript): "Tone of Voice" with Scott Price
Reading 1: "Teaching Repertoire to Special Learners: Practical Solutions" by Beth Bauer
Reading 2: "Teaching Reading, Part I" by Beth Bauer
Reading 3: "Teaching Reading, Part II: Framing Instruction" by Scott Price
Reflection Question
Session Resources
Session Contents
Video 1: "Body Language" with Scott Price
Video 2: "Facial Expression" with Scott Price
Reading 1: "Finger Numbers (Not Finger Knots!)" by Scott Price
Reflection Questions
Session Resources
Session Contents
Video 1: "Appropriate Vocabulary" with Scott Price
Reading 1: "Teaching Students with Visual Impairments: Empathy and Facilitation" by Scott Price
Reading 2: "Teaching Students with Visual Impairments: Resources" by Scott Price
Reflection Questions
Session Resources
Exit Survey