Date of Award
7-1996
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
Music
First Advisor
Brian L. Wilson
Second Advisor
Dr. Delores Gauthier
Third Advisor
Dr. David Sheldon
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Music educators from the Ohio Music Educators' Association were surveyed to investigate the special learner training received in undergraduate and graduate programs. The survey was designed to provide demographic data and information about course settings for special learner training, observations, "hands-on" experiences, topics covered in both undergraduate and graduate courses, and the need for additional training.
Of the 200 surveys sent to Ohio music educators, 83 usable responses were returned. Twenty-four percent (n=19) of the respondents reported having special learner training in their undergraduate programs. Of these 19, 42% were required to participate in observations, and 24% were required to have "hands-on" experiences. Fifteen percent (n=9) of 61 respondents reported having special learner training in their graduate programs. Of these 9, 3 were required to participate in observations, and 2 were required to have "hands-on" experiences. Implementations regarding undergraduate and graduate training programs in music education are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Nicholson, Dorianne J., "A Survey of the Special Learner Training of Music Educators in Ohio" (1996). Masters Theses. 5305.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/5305