[AERNet] Questions to ask classroom teachers at the beginning of the year

[Ike Presley]

Hi All,

Joyce kindly responded to my post, but for some reason her reply didn't
go to the list so I'm posting it for her. If others have suggestions it
would be great to hear them. We could collect them and pass them on to
new teachers and to the teachers in training at the universities.

Thanks in advance,

Ike

-----Original Message-----

From: Joyce [mailto:joyce at maddox-tudor.net
<mailto:joyce at maddox-tudor.net> ] 

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:20 PM

To: Ike Presley

Subject: Re: [AERNet] FW: Braille music

 

Ike-

Here's what works for me in the district for which I work. I ask the
teachers for copies of the books each of my students will be using along
with a copy of their annual "curriculum on the wall (COW)" Teachers are
more apt to assist in this way because all they have to do is give over
some hardback books and a sheet of paper that lists what skills/topics
will be covered in what month of the year. I typically get this stuff at
the end of the previous year so that I can plan my braille instruction
for the following year so that it parallels their curriculum. Everyone
is happy!-) I even have a few teachers who give me all "loose-leaf"
pages that are used as extracurricular activity in the
classroom.....transcribe it if necessary.

Hope this helps....

Joyce

>Ike Presley wrote:

>

>>Ok, I've set on the sidelines long enough. Here's my question. If
other

>>students are learning about music, why can't our students?

>>

>>I can remember learning some real basic stuff about music in early

>>grades and it was part of the stimulus that got me interested in

>> 

>>

>playing

> 

>

>>in the band. As a kid growing up with "Coke bottle glasses," who

>>basically stunk at sports, I can't tell you how much being in band

>>helped with my self concept and development of self confidence. Band

>> 

>>

>was

> 

>

>>the one place where I could function socially on a relatively level

>>playing field. I know it's not for everyone, but it sure is good for

>>some of us.

>>

>>Anyway, I think it's worthwhile to give our students as much of the

>>regular curriculum as we possibly can, even if it means begging

>> 

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>teachers

> 

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>>to let us know in advance what they are gong to be covering in various

>>subject areas.

>>

>>This brings up another thought. Has anyone developed a good set of

>>    , and then

>>periodically throughout the year, that will help the TVI know what's

>>coming which might give us a fighting chance to prepare the student
and

>>materials for those activates? (Boy, I hope my English teacher doesn't

>>see that question!) Having taught for many years I know a lot of the

>>questions, but if someone had a good list it might be a great thing to

>>share with new teachers and students in the personnel prep programs.

>>

>>I'm sure you've heard enough from me for one day, so I'm outta here.

>>Ike

>>

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