Q1: What can you do as a band director to accommodate a student with a specific language impairment? (application)
Q2: Self talk serves as an important function in cognitive development, according to Vygotsky (40). If it is important in cognitive development, why do some adults still need to talk out loud? Inner speech may not always work for adults sometimes. For example, I still have to talk out loud when I do math homework sometimes. Does this mean my internalization did not fully develop? Can you create an activity or worksheet that can work on internalization or talking through things in my head?
1: I think it is important to provide the student with the language impairment with a positive and uplifting environment. They need to know that they will not be judged. Taking this into consideration, I should provide them with opportunities to practice language skills that may be in their IEP. For example, I could have the student discuss a composer or composition with another student, or a group. It is also important that I speak clearly so they can understand me. Having a peer buddy can also be a good accommodation for a language impaired student in the music classroom.
ReplyDeleteQ2: No it does not necessarily mean that. I think that talking out loud is a way to work through things that one does not understand. Usually adults can internalize speech on a topic that they understand. Therefore, once someone fully understands something, the need to process out loud should decrease. In reference to creating a worksheet or activity, understanding the content or topic should be a priority in decreasing self talk.