Teaching the special student: A survey of independent music teachers with implications for music therapists

Author(s): Steele, Anita L.

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1982; 19: 66-73.

Abstract: Examined the degree and nature of teaching difficulties encountered by private music teachers ( N = 193) in teaching exceptional and disabled students and students with unusual learning differences. Results are discussed in terms of the expectations music teachers hold for consulting therapists, the services and preparation music therapy degree programs should provide to enhance this consulting function, and recommendations for including special education techniques and materials in music teacher education. (2 ref)

Note: nature of difficulties in teaching exceptional & disabled students; music teachers; implications of music therapists

Keyword(s): Music education; special education students; handicapped ; gifted ; teachers ; music therapy

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