The Effects of Feedback Versus No Feedback on Music Therapy Competencies

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of feedback versus no feedback on the three music therapy competencies of directions/prompts/cues, structuring an opportunity for the client to respond, and session pacing. Subjects were 31 music therapy majors involved in a variety of community practica. Client/therapist interactions across six sessions were videotaped and subsequently analyzed. Results showed no significant differences between no feedback and on-site feedback in the community practicum conditions on the rate of competency development, transfer of skills, or client on-task rate.

Keyword(s): feedback, music-therapy-students, practicum, practicum-supervision, videotape-recordings, competency.

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