Overview
A practical guide & reference manual, Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs addresses special needs in the broadest possible sense to equip teachers with proven, research-based curricular strategies that are grounded in both best practice and current special education law. Chapters address the full range of topics and issues music educators face including parental involvement, student anxiety, field trips and performances, and assessment strategies. The book concludes with an up-to-date section of resources and technology information.
Full Product Details
Author: Alice M. Hammel (Graduate Faculty Member, Graduate Faculty Member, James Madison and Christopher Newport Universities) ,
Ryan M. Hourigan (Assistant Professor of Music Education, Assistant Professor of Music Education, Ball State University) ,
Ryan Hourigan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.366kg
ISBN: 9780195395419
ISBN 10: 0195395417
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 03 March 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
<br> This insightful text provides practical strategies grounded in the latest research. I appreciate each chapter's interesting, thought-provoking discussion questions. Hammel & Hourigan have created a progressive resource which music educators at all levels will find useful. --Ann Marie Stanley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Eastman School of Music<p><br> What a practical resource for the music classroom! This book explains the jargon and provides insight into the humanity and privilege of working with students with special needs. Its many suggestions for adaptations/modifications are invaluable. --Berta Hickox, elementary vocal music teacher, Halifax Area School District, Halifax, PA<p><br> Hammel & Hourigan have created a manual that provides a pathway to a better understanding of the myriad challenges of students with special needs in the music class, and clearly outlines both the opportunities and challenges music teachers may meet in providing their students a rewarding music experience. This book is a resource, a guide, and a handbook that should find a place of immediate and consistent access on every music teacher's desk. --Don Krudop, D.M.A., Vocal Music Chair, The Visual & Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA<p><br> Music educators teaching in early childhood through college settings can benefit from the resources and practical applications in this publication. Hammel & Hourigan provide means for educators to effectively teach ALL learners. Every music educator should own this valuable resource! --Susan A. Harvey, D.M.A, Assistant Professor of Music, Midwestern State University<p><br> An eminently practical guidebook that equips teachers with proven curricular strategies. --Teaching Music<p><br> A wonderful guide for working with students who have special needs...Incredibly informative and an important resource for any teacher. --American Music Teacher<p><br> Clear, concise, and accessible to music educa
This insightful text provides practical strategies grounded in the latest research. I appreciate each chapter's interesting, thought-provoking discussion questions. Hammel & Hourigan have created a progressive resource which music educators at all levels will find useful. --Ann Marie Stanley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Eastman School of Music What a practical resource for the music classroom! This book explains the jargon and provides insight into the humanity and privilege of working with students with special needs. Its many suggestions for adaptations/modifications are invaluable. --Berta Hickox, Elementary Vocal Music Teacher, Halifax Area School District, Halifax, PA Hammel & Hourigan have created a manual that provides a pathway to a better understanding of the myriad challenges of students with special needs in the music class, and clearly outlines both the opportunities and challenges music teachers may meet in providing their students a rewarding music experience. This book is a resource, a guide, and a handbook that should find a place of immediate and consistent access on every music teacher's desk. --Don Krudop, D.M.A., Vocal Music Chair, The Visual & Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA Music educators teaching in early childhood through college settings can benefit from the resources and practical applications in this publication. Hammel & Hourigan provide means for educators to effectively teach ALL learners. Every music educator should own this valuable resource! --Susan A. Harvey, D.M.A, Assistant Professor of Music, Midwestern State University An eminently practical guidebook that equips teachers with proven curricular strategies. --Teaching Music A wonderful guide for working with students who have special needs...Incredibly informative and an important resource for any teacher. --American Music Teacher Clear, concise, and accessible to music educators...The authors have done an excellent job of presenting their information...The book has a multitude of strengths, and I would highly recommend it for music ecucators at any stage of their careers. --Nancy L. Glen, Music Educators Journal
"""This insightful text provides practical strategies grounded in the latest research. I appreciate each chapter's interesting, thought-provoking discussion questions. Hammel & Hourigan have created a progressive resource which music educators at all levels will find useful."" --Ann Marie Stanley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Eastman School of Music ""What a practical resource for the music classroom! This book explains the jargon and provides insight into the humanity and privilege of working with students with special needs. Its many suggestions for adaptations/modifications are invaluable."" --Berta Hickox, Elementary Vocal Music Teacher, Halifax Area School District, Halifax, PA ""Hammel & Hourigan have created a manual that provides a pathway to a better understanding of the myriad challenges of students with special needs in the music class, and clearly outlines both the opportunities and challenges music teachers may meet in providing their students a rewarding music experience. This book is a resource, a guide, and a handbook that should find a place of immediate and consistent access on every music teacher's desk."" --Don Krudop, D.M.A., Vocal Music Chair, The Visual & Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA ""Music educators teaching in early childhood through college settings can benefit from the resources and practical applications in this publication. Hammel & Hourigan provide means for educators to effectively teach ALL learners. Every music educator should own this valuable resource!"" --Susan A. Harvey, D.M.A, Assistant Professor of Music, Midwestern State University ""An eminently practical guidebook that equips teachers with proven curricular strategies."" --Teaching Music ""A wonderful guide for working with students who have special needs...Incredibly informative and an important resource for any teacher."" --American Music Teacher ""Clear, concise, and accessible to music educators...The authors have done an excellent job of presenting their information...The book has a multitude of strengths, and I would highly recommend it for music ecucators at any stage of their careers."" --Nancy L. Glen, Music Educators Journal"
<br> This insightful text provides practical strategies grounded in the latest research. I appreciate each chapter's interesting, thought-provoking discussion questions. Hammel & Hourigan have created a progressive resource which music educators at all levels will find useful. --Ann Marie Stanley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Eastman School of Music<p><br> What a practical resource for the music classroom! This book explains the jargon and provides insight into the humanity and privilege of working with students with special needs. Its many suggestions for adaptations/modifications are invaluable. --Berta Hickox, elementary vocal music teacher, Halifax Area School District, Halifax, PA<p><br> Hammel & Hourigan have created a manual that provides a pathway to a better understanding of the myriad challenges of students with special needs in the music class, and clearly outlines both the opportunities and challenges music teachers may meet in providing their students a
<br> This insightful text provides practical strategies grounded in the latest research. I appreciate each chapter's interesting, thought-provoking discussion questions. Hammel & Hourigan have created a progressive resource which music educators at all levels will find useful. --Ann Marie Stanley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music Education, Eastman School of Music<br> What a practical resource for the music classroom! This book explains the jargon and provides insight into the humanity and privilege of working with students with special needs. Its many suggestions for adaptations/modifications are invaluable. --Berta Hickox, elementary vocal music teacher, Halifax Area School District, Halifax, PA<br> Hammel & Hourigan have created a manual that provides a pathway to a better understanding of the myriad challenges of students with special needs in the music class, and clearly outlines both the opportunities and challenges music teachers may meet in providing their students a rewar
Author Information
Alice M. Hammel teaches for James Madison and Virginia Commonwealth Universities, and has years of experience teaching instrumental and choral music. Ryan M. Hourigan is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Ball State University and a recipient of the Outstanding University Music Educator Award from the Indiana Music Educators Association.
