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Book SynopsisAn international handbook of inspirational wisdom for teaching music universally to enhance the learning potential in children of all ages, backgrounds, and capabilities, An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners is a most accessible relevant reference to facilitate lifelong student learning. Its usefulness is equally versatile for music educators and classroom teachers, administrators and curriculum designers, instructional leaders in higher education as well as for parents and caregivers. Backed by research and driven by author's passionate commitment to affect a better global future for our children, text revisions include updates in educational law, criteria for designating disability categories, accommodations, standards, definitions, trends, and notice of the significant societal strides made in the visibility and educational expectations of our students with developmental disabilities including those with autism spectrum disorders. Classroom tested inclusiv
Trade ReviewIn this new and updated edition, Dr. Elise Sobol addressees the most recent developments in music pedagogy for students with special needs. In the process, she makes an essential text even more relevant. -- Thomas MacFarlane
Elise Sobol's new edition of her book lives up to its title of 'attitude' and 'approach' to music for children with special needs; an encyclopedic work bringing professionals truly up to date in valuing and meeting these children's needs. -- Jerrold Ross, PhD, dean emeritus, the School of Education, St. John's University, NY; chair, Arts Education Committee, Department of Education, New York City Public Schools
Reaching beyond the great work of her 2 previous editions, Elise gifts the music education community once again by sharing her experience and insights gained from her continually evolving practice of teaching music to children with disabilities in the public school setting. From her scholarship and preparation like a scientist with teaching like an artist, Dr. Sobol focuses on what her students can do. In doing so, Elise serves as a catalyst in our work as music educator to expand our efforts for inspiring students of all abilities to become life long music learners and lovers. A must read for anyone wanting to learn more about teaching music to students having disabilities. -- Stephen M. Shore, EdD, clinical assistant professor, Special Education, Adelphi University, NY; author, educator, consultant, musician and presenter on issues related to autism and special education
In this time of rapid change in the demographic, legal, and technological landscapes surrounding the field of music education and special needs, the third edition of An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners is an indispensable resource for music educators. Pioneering music teacher and teacher educator Dr. Elise Sobol draws on her extensive experience and highlights the latest developments and innovations to provide music educators with the habits of mind and the teaching strategies that they need to reach all of their students. -- Rhoda Bernard, EdD, chair of music education and director of Autism Spectrum Programs, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Table of ContentsList of Figures Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Notes on the Third Edition Chapter One -The Basics AEIOU’s of Teaching Special Learners ABC’s of Vocal and Instrumental Adaptation Classroom Set-Up Classroom Management Classroom Discipline Foundations of Music Education for Teaching Special Learners A Vocabulary of Special Education Special Education Exceptional Functional Behavior Assessment Behavior Intervention Plan Individualized Education Program Integrated Co-Teaching Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Free and Appropriate Public Education Least Restrictive Environment Response to Intervention Related Services Committee on Special Education Due Process Section 504 Cognitive Functions and Dysfunction Instructional Adaptations for Learning Definitions of Categories of Disabilities Talented and Gifted Twice Exceptional Ethically Diverse Students Disorders Requiring Educational Intervention Specific Learning Disorders Common Disruptive Behavior Disorders Physical Disabilities Chromosomal Abnormalities Infectious Communicable Diseases Sensory Impairments Other Issues Affecting School Progress Laws Against Discrimination Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Americans with Disabilities Act Effective Teaching Across the Disabilities Chapter Two -Musical Process for Academic Progress Introduction to Musical Literacy Class Structure – Sound Signals Sound Signals to Melodic Understanding Introduction to Rhythmic Notation Reading Notation on a Staff Applications to Choral and Instrumental Programs Success for Students of All Challenges and Learning Styles Chapter Three –Standards-Based Music Education National Core Arts Standards for Music Education Educating the Whole Child with “SPICES” Whole Language Activities through Music Mediated Learning in the Special Education and Inclusion Classroom Six Week Standards Based Lesson Sequence Let’s Talk About the Positive: Autism Let’s Talk About the Positive: ADHD and ADD Teaching Special Learners Critical Thinking Skills Ludwig van Beethoven Giuseppe Verdi W.C. Handy Louis Armstrong George Gershwin Sample Unifying Questions for Study Relevant Applications for Student Success Chapter Four -International Speeches “Communication Through Music – A Language Beyond Words” July 15, 1999 Lisbon, Portugal “It Depends on Y.O.U.” July 5, 2000, Washington, D.C. “Joining in a Common Hymn” July 19, 2001, Cambridge, England Keynote Speeches “Listen, Create….Inspire! October 13, 2014 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Keynote Message: 2015 New York State Teacher of the Year Finalist New York State Education Department “Engaging All Learners: Listen, Inspire..Create! June 4, 2015 New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) “2016 Honoree Award Acceptance” May 4, 2016 Music Educators Association of New York City (MEANYC) Chapter Five -Pearls and Roses (Original Quotations) References for Pearls and Roses Catalogue of Writings, as author and contributing author Films made for Educational Television Appendix A: Landmark Dates and Updates in Special Education Law Appendix B: Cross Curricular Inclusive Teaching with Books for Young Readers Used in the Special Education Classroom Conclusion References About the Author Index
