1: According to Ormrod, goodness of fit is a situation where classroom conditions and expectations are compatible with students' temperaments and personality characteristics (Omrod, 2011, p. 66). So yes, I think goodness of fit can apply to band. Band directors apply this concept when trying to find the right instrument for every individual that wants to be in band. For example, a student with small lips and a good ear would be better suited for french horn rather than tuba. Also, there are stereotypes for each instrument, and they are almost always true. For example, flute players are either overly nice and somewhat socially awkward, or are divas (the nice way of putting it). Looking at my studio, it really is true. Certain personalities work better for certain instruments and their roles in a band.
2: As a teacher, you can evaluate a student to see if they have culture shock usually by observing their behavior. Certain signs such as being confused, being less productive than they might be otherwise, or they might become angry and resistant. This happens because a student has encountered a new environment with different behavioral expectations that have previously been learned (Ormrod, 2011, 65). If you notice these behaviors, accommodating a student can be easy. Some schools offer new student programs or a buddy system. Pairing a returning student with a new student can help alleviate nervousness or anxiety that a new student or exchange student might have. Also providing extra help or lending an ear to the student experiencing culture shock can make a difference. Being clear with rules and expectations can also help.
1: According to Ormrod, goodness of fit is a situation where classroom conditions and expectations are compatible with students' temperaments and personality characteristics (Omrod, 2011, p. 66). So yes, I think goodness of fit can apply to band. Band directors apply this concept when trying to find the right instrument for every individual that wants to be in band. For example, a student with small lips and a good ear would be better suited for french horn rather than tuba. Also, there are stereotypes for each instrument, and they are almost always true. For example, flute players are either overly nice and somewhat socially awkward, or are divas (the nice way of putting it). Looking at my studio, it really is true. Certain personalities work better for certain instruments and their roles in a band.
ReplyDelete2: As a teacher, you can evaluate a student to see if they have culture shock usually by observing their behavior. Certain signs such as being confused, being less productive than they might be otherwise, or they might become angry and resistant. This happens because a student has encountered a new environment with different behavioral expectations that have previously been learned (Ormrod, 2011, 65). If you notice these behaviors, accommodating a student can be easy. Some schools offer new student programs or a buddy system. Pairing a returning student with a new student can help alleviate nervousness or anxiety that a new student or exchange student might have. Also providing extra help or lending an ear to the student experiencing culture shock can make a difference. Being clear with rules and expectations can also help.