The Benefits of Music Education in the Mild to Moderate Special Education Classroom, Grades 3-5

<p>Though extensive studies exist regarding the use of the arts in general education settings, a comparable amount of research is still needed to support the need for the use of the arts in special education settings. This research study investigated how a once a week music class impacted 3^rd - 5^th grade students with mild to moderate disabilities in developing their academic, social and behavioral goals as identified in their Individualized Education Programs (IEP). This qualitative research study utilized multiple data forms, including classroom observations of both music and non-music instruction and interviews with teachers, artists, and parents throughout the course of a nine-week music program. Based upon development of participant IEP goals, findings show evidence that the use of art in the special education classroom is beneficial to special education students.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Lloyd, Kimberly

Contributors dc:contributor

• Madalienne F. Peters, EdD
• Robin Gayle, PhD, MDIV, MFT

• music education
• special education
• students with mild to moderate disabilities
• academic performance
• social performance
• Art Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.dominican.edu/masters-theses/265

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oai:scholar.dominican.edu:masters-theses-1264