Music Education for Future "Mathews": Down Syndrome in General Music Education

<p>This paper will begin with the history of special education and how legislation has shaped its implementation in the school system. The definitions and types of Down syndrome will then be discussed. Next, modifications for individuals with Down syndrome in the regular classroom and music classroom will be examined. Additionally, music therapy strategies will be included as it relates to music education. The paper will conclude with a description of curriculum adaptations for individuals with Down syndrome in the general music classroom. Following the paper, practical applications of research strategies are provided through four lesson plans. The purpose of this project is to explore Down syndrome in the general music classroom and provide practical instructional strategies for inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in the general music classroom.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Music Education - Instrumental Concentration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Schwob School of Music

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Colberg, Amber Alicia

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Michelle Herring
• Dr. Keith Matthews
• Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz

• Down Syndrome
• Music Education
• Special Education
• Music Classroom
• Instruction
• Music
• Music Pedagogy
• Music Therapy

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/279

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1282