Introduction to Music in the Special Education Classroom

The aim of this course is to provide you with practical and theoretical knowledge to support your teaching methods for your students best learning outcomes. Research shows that music is a powerful aid to support learning goals such as memory, attention, increased engagement and participation in the classroom.

Estimated Time: 60 mins

Course Enrolment – 3 months access

$92

3 months of access

Enrol with 3 months access to the course:
Introduction to Music in the Special Ed Classroom
Schools can also purchase bulk enrolments on behalf of their teachers.

Section 1: Introduction
- About The Course
- Handbook
- About Josh
- Your Learning Outcomes
Section 2: Why Music?
- WHY MUSIC?
- The Power of Music – for wellbeing
- The Power of Music – to motivate
- The Power of Music – for sensory development
- The Power of Music – for self-esteem
- The Power of Music – for self-expression
- The Power of Music – for memory
- The Power of Music – to regulate
- Body Percussion & Voice
- Let’s Learn Some Body Percussion
- More Body Percussion
- Music Research – page 1
- Music Research – page 2
- Music Research – page 3
- Music Research – page 4
- Music for any Ability
Section 3: Teaching Principles
- Teaching Principles
- Defining Engagement
- Defining Accessibility
- Defining Creativity
- Engagement
- Drumming is an engaging medium for learning
- Let’s Learn Some Basic Drumming
- Music is an Accessible medium for Learning
- Making Music Accessible
- Making Music Accessible – HandHuga
- Music is a Creative medium for learning
- Creativity through Self-Expression
- Creativity through Turn-Taking
- Creativity through Choice-Making
- Creativity through Following Directions
- Music is an Engaging, Accessible and Creative medium for learning
Section 4: Conclusion
- Conclusion
- Course Summary
- Feedback
- Congratulations