The purpose of this study is to help increase knowledge of using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the music education in compulsory schools for pupils with learning disabilities. The study aims to identify and analyze how this use affects these pupils’ communication and participation, in educational and social context. Three issues are based on the purpose, focusing on: 1) how AAC is used in music education, 2) what possibilities are provided for pupils to use AAC, and 3) what effect this usage has upon the participation and learning of the pupils. This is a qualitative case study, based on one case representing a larger group. The theoretical framework is a communicative relationship-based perspective (KoRP) which assumes that communication, participation and learning are closely connected and interdependent. An established model (the participation model) has been used in the analysis to identify and analyze different aspects of participation. Methods used are direct observations during lessons, and also informal conversations with the teacher. The result shows that AAC is used more by the teacher than the pupils, as indicated in previous research. Time, cooperation and practical conditions seem to affect the possibilities of using AAC in the classroom. The result also shows that AAC is used mostly in teaching, with much less use in creating relationships. Pictures and gestures are most frequently used, however, the result also indicates that music itself is used both by teachers and pupils as an instrument for communication, participation and learning.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:kau-90940 |
| Date | January 2022 |
| Creators | Balke, Evelina |
| Publisher | Karlstads universitet |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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