The effect of videotape analysis on music therapy competencies: An observation of simulated and clinical activities

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1982; 19: 141-160.

Abstract: 12 college senior music therapy (MT) majors experienced in clinical practica and subsequent videotape analysis and 6 graduate MT majors in their 1st mo of the 1st MT course were observed and videotaped as leaders of 6 simulated group leadership activities and as therapists in their clinical practicum assignments. Following the 1st simulation, Ss self-rated their leaderships skills and then selected one to improve over the semester. Subsequent simulations were self-evaluated for this competency during weekly conferences with the instructor. Results suggest the following: Demonstration of MT competencies was more dependent on activity than any other variable. Undergraduate Ss with prior practica and videotape analysis experience were more skilled across all competencies and activities than naive Ss, half of whom had prior music education teaching experience. Demonstration of competencies in simulation activities was representative of that exhibited in the field. Self-analyzed feedback on teaching units did not consistently alter elicitation skills or approval rate. Concentration on one competency may have decreased the development of others. The rate of correct client responses fluctuated in a manner similar to that of competency rates. (14 ref)

Note: videotape analysis; music therapy competencies in simulated vs clinical practicum activities; graduate & undergraduate music therapy majors

Keyword(s): Clinical methods training; music therapy; videotapes ; competence

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