How do we judge the work of children with diverse abilities and ways of learning?
A. All students are expected to achieve standard. Teachers must carefully analyze their teaching strategies and the multiple ways standards can be achieved. If modifications are necessary for an individual student, then the IEP team must convene. If accommodations are necessary, then the teacher must provide reasonable ones. The arts are about making meaning and the communication of ideas. Skill acquisition is important, but not the sole purpose for the study of the arts. Many students flourish in the arts even when other curriculum areas are difficult. Research such as James Catterall’s has clearly demonstrated that many “low-achieving” students are often helped to achieve when the arts are included in a substantial way in their learning. The goal is to ensure equal access to high-quality arts learning for all our children and youth, so that they may become creative and critical thinkers and effective communicators. Another factor to consider is that if all four arts disciplines are a
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