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Understanding Inclusion in Music Classrooms

Understanding Inclusion in Music Classrooms. Ryan M. Hourigan Ph. D. Ball State University. Definitions. Mainstreaming (older term) The inclusion of students with special needs into general education for a portion of the school day (Lewis & Doorlag, p. 424) Inclusion

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Understanding Inclusion in Music Classrooms

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  1. Understanding Inclusion in Music Classrooms Ryan M. Hourigan Ph. D. Ball State University

  2. Definitions • Mainstreaming (older term) • The inclusion of students with special needs into general education for a portion of the school day (Lewis & Doorlag, p. 424) • Inclusion • “Meaningful participation of students with special needs in general education classrooms” (Lewis & Doorlag, p. 424)

  3. Inclusion Philosophy • Review (for 360 students): • What influenced the ideas behind inclusion? • Why should we work to “include” students?

  4. PL-94-142 IDEA • Six Basic Principles • FAPE (Free and Appropriate Education) • Nondiscriminatory evaluations • LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) • IEP • Parents have rights • Due Process • Amended several times since (86,90,97,&04)

  5. A Team Approach • You are not responsible for all aspects of the education of a child with special needs • Consult members of the team • 360 review: Who are the members?

  6. Three Areas of the Team • Pre-referral Team • Identifies possible problems • Assessment Team • Reviews a pre-referral and evaluates eligibility • IEP Team • Decides placement (LRE)

  7. The Process • IEP (Individual Education Plan) • The Document (see handout) • The Meeting • If you have concerns, you are (by law) allowed to attend • Great place to meet the other professionals (therapists, psychologists, specialists) who you would normally not see

  8. Classroom Behavior and Inclusion • “How do I teach my class when I am spending all of my time with this one student?”

  9. Classroom Behavior and Inclusion • Organization • Includes direct rewards and consequences • Meaningful • Have them create rewards/consequences • “Triggers” • Environment • Anxiety • Is the behavior intentional?

  10. Classroom Behavior and Inclusion • Your students are a part of your team! • Buddy up • Self Monitoring • Go over with student (and parent) • Assessment

  11. Social Acceptance and Inclusion • Information can change attitudes • 360 Students: Tell me about this idea? • What was the attitude before 94-142? • Teachers/Administrators/Students

  12. Social Acceptance and Inclusion • Model Appropriate Behavior • Zero tolerance • Coaching • See handout

  13. Adaptation of Instruction • Trust your musicianship • “Think outside the box” • Consult the Team • All good teaching includes individualization of instruction (for all students)

  14. Adaptation of Instruction • The IEP Document • Present level of academic functioning • 360 review? • Adaptation in other areas • Good teaching techniques apply • Modeling, guided practice, collaborative learning etc.

  15. A Case Study • Elementary general music (8 students) • Self-contained class MIMH • Wheelcairs/mostly non-verbal • Concept: high/low fast/slow • Design a lesson • What activities can you do? • How would they demonstrate understanding?

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