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In 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, PhD, Music Education Administrative Coordinator, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development 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, dean, the School of Education, St. John's University, NY, 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

In 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

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Elise S. Sobol, Ed.D. Currently teaches special education courses in the music education departments of New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, LIU -Post College of Arts, Communications and Design and Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music of the City University of New York. Recently retired from the Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education, Rosemary Kennedy School for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, she combines over thirty-six years of experience preK-secondary in general and special education to readers here and abroad.

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