Keyboard Fluency - Arts Assessment For Learning

With instructor(s) Michelle Turner
From PS 36, Bronx
Grade Level Elementary (K-5)

Synopsis

My 1st graders have a difficult time understanding the concepts of flow and practice. I used a checklist and a protocol to help them maintain focus during keyboard practice. As their familiarity with the checklist grew these early learners became better at listening, started to identify performance problems, and had greater perseverance in working on the gap.

Inquiry

Will a criteria checklist improve the fluency of keyboard playing with first grade students?