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Part 1: Making the Most of the Power of Music


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Teaching Neurodiverse Learners

$35 | 5.5 hours

SKU: MMPM-ODPDS

 

Summary

“Making the Most of the Power of Music” will provide evidence-based support for music and learning for all students in the classroom setting. Participants will engage in active learning based experiences to support current knowledge and gain new information on how and why music is a powerful tool for learning. Incorporating scientific evidence into the classroom will provide the tools needed to support your work and the need for music programming in the schools.

Participants will learn about the philosophical and theoretical principles of music, the effects of musical elements, techniques for using music for learning, and the effect of music on the brain. Course information will be delivered using a variety of methods including lecture, discussions, demonstrations, resource sharing and application of course information to your teaching.

 

 "Hello! My name is Melissa Reinhardt and I am a board certified music therapist. I am here to let you know about a new course offered by MusicConstructED called “Making the Most of the Power of Music.” I am very excited to be offering this course and I hope you will join me as we learn about the how’s and why’s of the power of music. With over a 30 year career in music therapy, I will be sharing my knowledge with you in 3 main sections: Music Therapy and Music Education, The Power of Music and finally, the application of the power of music. In the application portion of this course, I will be sharing information specific to neurodiverse learners. I hope that you will join me!"

Here is the class outline:

Introduction

The presenter will provide an introduction to their background and experience, followed by an overview of the course content. Learner objectives and teaching methods will be discussed, and viewers will be invited to delve deeper into the course by watching additional videos.

Music Therapy and Music Education

Who are music therapists? Why should music educators and music therapists work together? Compare/contrast music education and music therapy. Highlight research of music therapy in the school system.

Theoretical and Philosophical Principles of Music.

The Theoretical and Philosophical Principles of Music Therapy provide guidance for music therapists and educators. They are based on the works of researchers such as Alicia Ann Clair, Jacqueline Peters, E. Thayer Gaston, and William Sears.

How Does Music Affect the Brain?

Delve deeper into how music affects different parts of our brain. This brain learning will help us to make connections in later videos when we begin thinking about the application of the power of music.

The Non-Musical Effects of Musical Elements

When musical elements are addressed in music education, they are taught, learned and applied as those specific elements. When a music therapist considers these same elements, there is a non-musical aspect that adds an additional layer to the application.

Techniques for Music and Learning

Explore different methods of employing music for educational purposes from a therapeutic standpoint.

Conclusion

Find out how to continue your learning and complete our On Demand survey to help us further the Music ConstructED Online Learning experience.

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:

Music ConstructED 5.5-hour PD Certificate of Completion
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