Keyboard Skills SEN & SEMH

Keyboard Skills – Scheme of WorkSuitable for SEN and SEMH StudentsDuration: 7 Weeks

Overview:
This 7-week scheme of work is designed for low-ability, SEN, and SEMH students, focusing on foundational keyboard skills in a structured and accessible format. The resource provides mid-term planning, cover tasks, assessment criteria, formative and summative assessments, close-the-gap activities, and exit tickets to support student progress.

The scheme includes printouts for student books and PowerPoint presentations for teachers, ensuring all resources are accessible and engaging for learners with additional needs.

Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:

• Play a simple melody on the keyboard.
• Read notes on a musical scale.
• Identify notes on the keyboard.
• Understand note values and their relevance to rhythm and timing.

Key Knowledge:

• Recognising and naming notes on the keyboard.
• Understanding basic notation and note values.
• Developing awareness of rhythm and timing.

Key Skills:
Identifying and playing notes on the keyboard.
Reading simple musical notation.
Applying correct finger placement for basic melodies.

Assessment Criteria:
Formative Assessment:
Students will complete tasks to assess their ability to recognise notes on the keyboard and understand note values.
Exit tickets and written tasks will help measure progress in recognising notation and note placement.

Summative Assessment:
Students will perform a simple melody on the piano, demonstrating:
Correct note values in rhythm.
Appropriate finger placement and technique.

Supporting Resources:
Cover tasks for independent learning.
Close-the-gap activities to reinforce key concepts.
Exit tickets for ongoing progress tracking.
Printable worksheets for student books.
Teacher PowerPoints to support lesson delivery.
Completed Mid Term Plan document

This scheme is designed to provide a structured and accessible introduction to keyboard skills, ensuring that SEN and SEMH students can build confidence in their musical abilities while developing essential skills for progression in music education.