Assignment: Students will use online resource Gliffy (or other appropriate program) to create a mind map showing the diverse backgrounds of the students in their own ensemble. Using this mind map, students will then need to develop teaching/leadership strategies that may used to help embrace all of those backgrounds while preparing chamber music performances.
Uses in the classroom: Though students will need to create their mind map using information gained from their peers via discussion, recognize relationships between backgrounds, and construct meaningful plans based on that research, the real benefit in the assignment is increasing students awareness of those around them and their ability to not only embrace that diversity but to find a way to thrive in it.
This assignment is also mean to foster leadership and independent learning skills as students rehearse their music with minimal teacher guidance.
Issues to consider: Students will need access to the internet to at least create mind maps and possibly to help understand student backgrounds they have not previously encountered. Students will also require adequate time to meet with their peers to adequately interview them and learn about their similarities/differences (it may be necessary to provide students with guidance in what types of questions to ask).
It is assumed that all students already have appropriate small ensemble music and at least one veteran member with adequate experience to help guide others through learning.
An example of a mind map related to diversity can be seen below. A larger, easier to read version is also available here.
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Copyright:
Mind map created using Gliffy
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Hudson, D. (n.d.). Diverse Hands Painting. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.
Strategies for Working with Diverse Students: A Research Review. (n.d.). Retrieved December 4, 2014, from http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/clusteradmin/equity/Strategies%20for%20Working%20with%20Diverse%20Learners.pdf
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