MUSC 352 - Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Music Classroom

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: MUSC 210
This course will address skills and techniques for teaching music to diverse student populations. Emphasis is on neurological, physical and behavioral diversity, but other aspects of student diversity are also addressed. Focus will be on identifying areas of strength and challenge in students with special needs, advocating for the appropriate classroom environment for all students, and the creation of adaptations and accommodations for students in inclusive and self-contained music classrooms. Offered alternate spring semester.