Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities

Designed for music education faculty, in-service music administrators, in-service music teachers, and preservice music teachers, this comprehensive manual and reference guide introduces best practices when teaching music to students with differences and disabilities. Topics include research-based strategies for methods courses; practical approaches for in-service music educators; and professional development grounded in research, special education law, and best practices. Like previous editions, a core focus of this book is that a student with differences and disabilities is an individual who deserves a music education that is free of labels. Through this approach, music educators will be able to gain and advocate for support; understand their rights and responsibilities; offer an effective music education for students with and without disabilities; and learn strategies for effective collaboration with special educators, teacher educators, and classroom teachers. Curriculum development ideas, lesson plan strategies, observation strategies, and practical ideas are also included.