Rhythm to Resilience: How Percussion Empowers Diverse Learners in the General Classroom (81166)
Session Chair: Mei-Ying Liao
Saturday, 15 June 2024 09:50
Session: Session 1
Room: Salle 203
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
In today's diverse classrooms, educators seek innovative strategies to support all learners, particularly those who struggle with traditional approaches. This presentation explores the transformative power of percussion as a tool for building resilience and coping skills in diverse learners within the general education setting. Drawing on research and practical experience, the presentation will demonstrate how implementing percussion into the curriculum can benefit students of all abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles. By engaging with rhythm and music, students gain opportunities to express emotions healthily by providing a safe outlet for releasing stress, anxiety, and frustration, fostering emotional regulation and self-awareness. Furthermore, implementing percussion into the general classroom helps students develop key social-emotional skills, where collaborative drumming activities promote teamwork, communication, and empathy, building a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment. This presentation will offer educators practical tips and resources for integrating percussion into various subject areas, showcasing engaging activities and lesson plans that cater to diverse needs and abilities. Participants will leave with a renewed understanding of the power of music to empower diverse learners and foster a more resilient and inclusive classroom community.
Authors:
Caitlin Meyer, DePaul University, United States
Rocío Mora, New York University, United States
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Caitlin Meyer is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at DePaul University in United States
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