Short and sweet, as I'm still trying to catch up/ keep head above water with students surveys, and now a rash of advocacy (Help, our program is threatened! Help, my teaching situation is being squeezed...) and parent requests!Let's see....
....got one survey out finally to 2000 members (on assessment)
.... two more to go: one more to 2000 different members on general music, and 2000 different members on special needs...
....despite good intentions, never did get around to unpacking from my move to a new office....boxes boxes everywhere!. Maybe this MLK Day holiday on Monday 21st will be the day I face them, as MENC Offices will be closed......
In response to the member requests that came in this week, below please see some of the resources we dug up in response to ....a teacher asking about resources to help her teach a deaf 2nd grader....a parent asking about resources/research she can share with the band director at the school her son will be attending, to help the teacher work more effectively with her son, who has dyslexia and motor planning challenges....
And after the resources, you'll see some links to articles/info which may or may not be of interest to you, in general....a study of seven different countries examines cultural consumption, and divides culture consumers into four "Types" (see which one YOU are!)......Aretha Franklin wins yet ANOTHER award.....an unusual "Globalfest" of music....and ....an 83 year old puts out an album!
Have a good week - see you next! SR
RESOURCES(click on the word/line)
GREAT list of resources/websites about deaf musicians and resources for deaf musicians
TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TO DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS
Teaching Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms With Deaf Students
Resources for Teachers of Deaf Students
Hearing Impairments and Music therapy/List of internet articles
DYSLEXIA resources:
Music as a Second Language; article in the 11/07 NH MEA journal reprinted from the ND MEA journal of 10/07
CASE STUDIES and resources for teachers
DYSLEXIA in adults, resources
Another Dyslexia Resource site
(Articles on general issues BELOW)
ARTICLES of possible interest
ARETHA FRANKLIN To Receive 2008 NAACP VANGUARD AWARD on FEBRUARY 14th "The NAACP VANGUARD AWARD is presented to a person whose groundbreaking work increases our understanding and awareness of racial and social issues. Read more HERE
CULTURAL STUDY: Social Status, Lifestyle and Cultural Consumption
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summary of study
GLOBAL FEST: a five-hour, 12-band showcase of world music .....a MOST Unusual mix of talents, acts, musical offerings......
