Challenges in planning for progression
As teachers, we put a lot of effort into planning for progression.
However, pupils will progress at different rates, experience different barriers and different challenges will be presented to teachers. Each class context and pupil context is entirely different. Planning for pupils with different needs is an everyday part of your teaching practice, but so should knowing how to plan for musical development.
This resource will give you an insight into planning considerations for pupils with different needs and who experience different barriers. Listen to three podcasts, giving you some ideas of barriers to musical development in relation to:
- Special educational needs and disabilities
- Socio-cultural factors
- Pressures on curriculum time
Listen to the podcasts and if you wish, please complete the reflection task at the end.
2. Barriers to progression: Socio-cultural factors
Rachael Jones leads the RNCM Pathfinder programme which aims to support children facing particular barriers to their musical progression.
In this podcast she will highlight some of the socio-cultural factors that can profoundly impact upon pupils' musical development, and what teachers might need to consider in order to overcome these barriers. When you're ready to move on, click 'next'.