Beruflich Dokumente
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Rebecca Kenaga
I would like to research the effects of drum circles on classroom culture in both
heterogenous and homogenous special education learning environments. Drum circles are known
to facilitate strong bonds between populations through the release of neurotransmitters like
oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. They also provide a safe space for nonverbal communication
(such eye contact and mimicking), improvisation, and self-expression; these factors can combine
Drum circles address many of the Elementary Instrumental Music Standards, including:
EI.2 The student will echo and perform simple rhythms and rhythmic patterns, including whole
notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, and
corresponding rests.
EI.12 The student will demonstrate ensemble skills at a beginning level, including
3. maintaining a steady beat at various tempos in the music literature being studied.
EI.14 The student will begin to use articulations and dynamic contrasts as means of expression.
EI.15 The student will perform simple rhythmic and melodic examples in call-and-response
styles.
EI.18 The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by demonstrating concert
nonverbal students with specials needs and one group of students from an elementary school)
met weekly to participate in musical experiences -- like drum circles -- together. The goal was to
decrease prejudice between the communities and increase bonding and collaboration between the
groups. This excerpt includes two chapters: Action and Reflection, to show the process and the
analysis.
McCalman (2010) deals with more of the logistical aspects of becoming involved in
projects such as these. Interactions with faculty and parents are discussed. The focus is on
typically socially-excluded groups of individuals with disabilities and the use of Caribbean
a long-term context increases self-confidence and bonding between individuals with learning
Elefant, C. (2010). Must we really end? Community integration of children in Raanana, Israel &
Musical inclusion, intergroup relations, and community development. In Ansdell, G., Elefant, C.,
Pavlicevic, M. & Stige, B. (Eds.), Where music helps: community music therapy in action and
reflection. (pp. 65-90). Burmington, VT: Ashgate Publishing Company.
Jones, O., O’Neil, N., Pavlicevic, M., Powell, H., & Sampathianaki, E. (2013). Making music,
making friends: Long-term music therapy with young adults with severe learning disabilities.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 18( 1), pp. 5-19.
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1744629513511354
McCalman, L. (2010). Drumming up Enthusiasm: Using Steel Pans with Adults and Children
with Special Educational Needs. At The Interface / Probing The Boundaries, 60123-137.
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