An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners (Paperback)

by Elise S. Sobol (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"In its practicality, its breadth of material, and its obvious depth of knowledge of the subject, this book is a reflection of the wealth of teaching experience which Elise Sobol has had working with special needs students at all levels and in many countries. An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners in every sentence glows with the empathy and love that this master teacher holds for the special needs students to whom she has dedicated her professional life." --William J. Mercer, Past President, New York State School Music Association --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"Much more than a profession, teaching is the commitment to the belief that no matter what challenges a child faces, each is unique and significant. An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners represents some of the best practices in music education for special learners." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Pentland Press (NC) (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157197296X
• ISBN-13: 978-1571972965
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,422,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars practical and inspiring, March 30, 2009

By	Kenneth Babb - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: An Attitude and Approach for Teaching Music to Special Learners (Paperback)

From Kenneth Babb, project manager for http://specialneedsinmusic.com, posting this review for
Kaila Rochelle, special education music teacher (24 years) in District 75 New York City.

For me, Elise Sobol's book is a valuable special learners music ed teaching reference.
It inspired two important lessons at my 'Special Needs In Music' website

[...].

One involves the use of rhythm charts to teach note values to developmentally disabled students.
The other teaches concepts of low and high notes in a fun, interactive way. I use these lessons regularly
in my classroom with my special needs music students.

Professor Sobol presents logical and well researched assertions for music education from
practical, real world classroom experience. Her discussion includes the influence of cultural,
emotional, mathematical and neurological factors in a students educational development.
Her approach to curriculum is broad and enriching.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource, March 27, 2009

By	S. Taffet "Special Educator" (NY) - See all my reviews

This book contains a wealth of invaluable resources on a very scarce topic, but one which is crucial for special learners...music education. Tapping into areas of the brain unaffected by the ravages of various developmental disabilities, Elise Sobol has compiled a unique and impressive approach to reaching the most impaired students. We have seen this firsthand in our self-contained special education school, where we just successfully mounted a spring musical, based on her research and recommendations. Non-verbal students are singing word approximations into the microphone and more developed speakers are learning to follow directions, stay on pitch and keep rhythms to the music. The key to her approach is taking each child where they are and giving them a musical task that they are comfortable with, while challenging them to take that task to the next level. She is a brilliant and talented musician and educator!

4.0 out of 5 stars New & improved 2nd edition, April 1, 2008

By	Frances S. Ponick (Reston, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm sorry that the previous reviewer had a negative experience with this book. The author is working with MENC: The National Association for Music Education to produce a rewritten, expanded 2nd edition that will offer a CD with downloadable images from the book for classroom use. MENC expects it copublisher, Rowman & Littlefield Education, to release it soon.

Frances S. Ponick
Director of Publications
MENC