The Effects of Music On The Outcome of Learning On Children With Disability

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 7 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Sharon Campbell-Phillips

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I4P110

How to Cite?

Sharon Campbell-Phillips, "The Effects of Music On The Outcome of Learning On Children With Disability," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 7,  no. 4, pp. 53-65, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V7I4P110

Abstract:

This research tends to study two of the ideas as the objectives as (i) how music affects the learning outcome on the children with disability and secondly, (ii) what are the complications the teachers face in dealing with teaching those challenged learners. In order to achieve the objectives the researchers made a descriptive type of case study research design as a qualitative research. The study population was a special school of learners with disability in the village of western Tobago. Due to the homogenous nature of the population three learners among the 35-40 students were chosen as per the direction of the school principal who were observed for a month at three days per week. Three teachers were directed to make three lesson plans on teaching them with the help of music for a month and the lesson plans were revised by the researchers before implementation and then two of the teachers were deep – interviewed with guided open – ended questions. This was done with the approval of the principal and an indication that all protocols were being followed along the design and collection of the study. Thus, natural observation over the learners and focus group interview helped to collect the data for the purpose of the research. These observations and interviews were thematically analysed to understand the issues related to using music as an intervention tool in the teaching and learning of students with disabilities.

Keywords:

Music, Children, Disability, Effect, Learning.

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