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Musical Experiences for the Educable Mentally Retarded

The purpose of the study was to indicate procedures leading to meaningful learning experiences through music for the educable mentally retarded child. Four areas of a music curriculum were considered: performing, composition, listening and dancing. Based upon known characteristics of the educable mentally retarded and professional writings of authorities in the fields of both music education and special education, objectives and specific approaches to musical experiences were determined, Twelve performing, eight composition, ten listening and ten dancing experiences are outlined with objective, previous experience, materials, room arrangement, song material, procedure and related activities included in each.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc798384
Date12 1900
CreatorsLatham, Shirley Grubbs
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvii, 142 leaves : ill., music, Text
RightsPublic, Latham, Shirley Grubbs, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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