University/Organization
BOSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Title
RAISE YOUR SONG, NOT YOUR VOICE: CONSTRUCTING A POSITIVE CLIMATE AND INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM WITHIN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM
Synopsis
This presentation will offer insights into the world of “specials” in special education through the eyes of a general music teacher serving a population of severely emotionally disturbed students. Attendees with learn to uplift their students even when correcting target behaviors, develop lessons that are uniquely interdisciplinary, and will be provided with ideas to help increase student performance opportunities, regardless of level of musical or intellectual ability.