Reasonable adjustments in test Extra playings (25% extra playing) time between playings Inclusive assessment protocol e.g. all students to prepare rhythm – and singing exercises. Other areas of difficulty for musicians Co-ordination in playing instruments (violin…) can be difficult but – motivation is key A harmonic minor LH alone…”. the teacher L/R confusion So “Play could point, rather than saying (this can apply in public examinations) Concepts of up and down on a keyboard is to the R…; higher – ‘up’ notes on a cello may require going down the fingerboard…; keyboard music top = R, bottom = L. So point and/or use a cardboard keyboard – – and turn it vertically to demonstrate Beating time (practice!) Playing or singing with a conductor involves looking up and back to the music constantly. Keep you finger/thumb on the page if you’re singing. Otherwise, it’s practice. Reasonable adjustments in (external) exams (Music and acting) Key points Proof of dyslexia must be obtained well in advance of entry for any examination proof of dyslexia must be obtained; this will usually be a report from an Educational Psychologist, a Specialist Teacher, a SENCO and so on and must be less than 3 years old. Examiners are informed about the needs of candidates with SpLDs and will make efforts to help.
Reasonable adjustments in test Extra playings (25% extra playing) time between playings Inclusive assessment protocol – e.g. all students to prepare rhythm and singing exercises. Other areas of difficulty for musicians Co-ordination in playing instruments (violin…) can be difficult but – motivation is key L/R confusion “Play A harmonic minor LH alone…”. So the teacher could point, rather than saying (this can apply in public examinations) Concepts of up and down – ‘up’ on a keyboard is to the R…; higher notes on a cello may require going down the fingerboard…; keyboard music – top = R, bottom = L. So – point and/or use a cardboard keyboard and turn it vertically to demonstrate Beating time (practice!) Playing or singing with a conductor involves looking up and back to the music constantly. Keep you finger/thumb on the page if you’re singing. Otherwise, it’s practice. Reasonable adjustments in (external) exams (Music and acting) Key points Proof of dyslexia must be obtained well in advance of entry for any examination proof of dyslexia must be obtained; this will usually be a report from an Educational Psychologist, a Specialist Teacher, a SENCO and so on and must be less than 3 years old. Examiners are informed about the needs of candidates with SpLDs and will make efforts to help.
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