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Inclusive Teaching at the Piano

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Course Sponsor

The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy

Course Description

Inclusive Teaching at the Piano is a four-module series focused on teaching students with special needs. Topics include tone, language, reading, non-verbal communication, and teaching students with visual impairments.

This is a fully online course comprised of video and written materials from the following sources: Keyboard Companion, Clavier Companion, Piano Magazine, Teaching Foundational Technique, Inspiring Artistry, From the Artist Bench, and webinars.

This is a self-guided microcourse. Questions at the conclusion of each session serve as a way to reflect on the material in the session as well as your own teaching and performing experiences. You will not respond to these questions on the platform, but you may wish to complete the activities for your own personal use.

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Session 1: Tone and Language (December 30, 2024)
This session will introduce you to inclusive teaching, creating successful inclusive studios, to utilizing person-first language.
2 lessons
1. Video Lecture by Scott Price
2. Transcript of Video Lecture (PDF)
Session 2: Music Reading and the Special Needs Student (January 6, 2025)
This session covers the tone of voice in lessons to teaching repertoire and music reading.
2 lessons
1. Tone of Voice with Scott Price
2. Transcript of Tone of Voice Lecture (PDF)
Session 3: Body Language (January 13, 2025)
This session covers using appropriate facial expression and body language and teaching finger numbers to special learners.
4 lessons
1. Facial Expression with Scott Price
2. Transcript of Facial Expression Lecture (PDF)
3. Body Language with Scott Price
4. Transcript of Body Language Lecture (PDF)
Session 4: Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (January 20, 2025)
This session covers using appropriate vocabulary and teaching students with visual impairments.
2 lessons
1. Appropriate Vocabulary with Scott Price
2. Transcript of Appropriate Vocabulary Lecture (PDF)
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General assistance is available from Kadenze, Inc., through online tutorials and help files. Personalized assistance is available via webform or via email at support@kadenze.com.

Students are responsible for maintaining their own devices and internet connection. This course requires the following technical abilities:

● Internet connection (sufficient for video streaming) for accessing the course website

● Navigate the course website, clicking links, and downloading files