Music Therapy

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This collection of courses for music therapy is designed to empower music educators and therapists to utilize music's transformative effects.

Empowering Music Educators and Therapists

This professional development course targets music educators and therapists aiming to understand music’s impact on the brain and its practical applications. In two parts, participants explore music’s influence on cognitive and emotional growth and learn strategies to create inclusive, effective music environments.

$65 | 10.5 hrs

SKU: MCPDC-MT

Summary

This comprehensive learning collection is divided into two main parts. Part 1 explores music's profound impact on the human brain, beginning with an introduction to music therapy and music education principles. It details how music influences cognitive and emotional processes, highlighting its effects on mental well-being. Part 2: Application of the Power of Music provides practical advice on adapting instruction to meet varied needs, creating a positive and effective music classroom environment, and implementing strategies for classroom management. Overall, this collection aims to equip educators and therapists with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of music to enhance learning, development, and well-being.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the foundational principles of music therapy and music education.
Describe how music affects brain function, cognition, and emotional well-being.
Identify key musical elements and their role in learning and development.
Apply inclusive strategies to engage diverse learners in music settings.
Adapt music instruction to meet varied student needs.
Design and manage a positive, structured music classroom environment.

Course Outline

Part 1: Making the Most of the Power of Music

1. Introduction to Music Therapy and Music Education

2. Principals and Effects of Music on the Brain

3. Musical Elements: Effects and Learning Techniques

Part 2: Application of the Power of Music

4. Engagement and Inclusion of All Students

5. Adapting Instruction

6. The Music Classroom: Environment, Strategies, and Management

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Here is a list of the courses in the collection:

Explore the role of music therapy in education, emphasizing collaboration between educators and therapists.

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Explore the non-musical effects of musical elements in education and therapy, focusing on promoting student engagement, emotional expression, and cognitive development.

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Explore the impact of music in education and therapy, including its theoretical principles, multi-sensory effects on learning, and its ability to enhance cognitive and emotional development.

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Educators will address barriers to inclusion and learn strategies to overcome them through differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

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This course teaches educators to create an inclusive learning environment, modify teaching methods, and integrate adaptations seamlessly into their instructional approaches.

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Create inclusive music classrooms for neurodiverse students using practical teaching strategies and music therapy techniques.

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Music Therapy

Empowering Music Educators and Therapists

Summary

Learning Objectives

Course Outline

Introduction to Music Therapy and Music Education

Musical Elements: Effects and Learning Techniques

Principles and Effects of Music on the Brain

Engagement and Inclusion of All Students

Adapting Instruction

The Music Classroom: Environment, Strategies, and Management