Neurodiverse Learning

$30 | 2 hours

SKU: MEELT-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.

This professional development is the third course of the music therapy collection. 

The course "Musical Elements: Effects and Learning Techniques" focuses on exploring the non-musical impacts of musical elements and their application in educational and therapeutic settings. Participants will study key musical elements such as tempo, rhythm, pitch, timbre, dynamics, melody, and harmony, and learn how to use them to promote engagement, emotional expression, and cognitive development in students. The course emphasizes the relationship between music and brain function, demonstrating how structured musical experiences can improve learning, impulse control, attention skills, and self-expression.

Objectives

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

• Identify and apply musical elements in teaching, focusing on musical approach and non-musical benefit.
• Understand how tempo and rhythm can aid in student engagement and skill development.
• Explore how pitch and timbre can facilitate communication and emotional understanding.
• Recognize music as a motivational tool and a means of enhancing learning environments.
• Create a lesson plan incorporating one of the five therapeutic uses of music to support student learning and emotional growth.

The course will employ a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive applications to facilitate learning.  

 "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!"