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Special Education and Teaching

SIT Graduate Institute/SIT Study Abroad

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Beyond The Classroom: The Implementation Of Creative Movement And Music In Schools For The Disabled, Rachel Katz Apr 2007

Beyond The Classroom: The Implementation Of Creative Movement And Music In Schools For The Disabled, Rachel Katz

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Creative movement and music are an invaluable means of creativity and expression. These art forms captivate children and nurture their growth, letting them experiment with body and sound. For students with special needs, the implementation of programs centered around creative movement, music, and dance are extremely beneficial. This study examines the effects of implementing a program based around creative movement and music in a school for the disabled in Samoa. This project is based around the observations and analysis of these activities and looks at the effects of such activities, improvements of the students, and the reactions of teachers and …