Klarinet Archive - Posting 001035.txt from 2004/03

From: Nancy Buckman <eefer@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] re: no one left behind
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:12:39 -0500

At 06:32 PM 3/17/2004, you wrote:

>But don't put a kid with a 90 IQ in a learning situation with someone
>with 140 as it just won't work out.
>The 90 kid will be frustrated and the other one bored.
>In a band situation - let em all play together as that's what 2nd and
>3rd parts are for. And of course IQ isn't musical talent.
>In a small lesson situation, a slow student robs the quick learners
>time and vice versa. Give them both the time and education that they
>deserve.
>
>David B.

Not necessarily so. The kid with the 90 IQ benefits greatly from
associating with the kid with the 140 IQ. And the kid with the 140 IQ will
learn just as fast in the presence of the one with the 90 IQ, AND learn a
little about compassion for those not as fortunate as him/herself. And
what do you suggest we do with the kid with the 140 IQ with learning
disabilities, who can read as well as the kid with the 90 IQ? I suggest
that we train teachers to teach all the children and we will all live in a
more well-rounded society.

Nancy

Nancy Buckman
Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
eefer@-----.net

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