Music for Children with Reading Learning Disabilities.

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Title: Music for Children with Reading Learning Disabilities.
Authors: Moyer, Betsy G.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 1976
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language Skills, Learning Disabilities, Music, Music Activities, Program Descriptions, Reading Difficulty, Reading Improvement, Singing
Abstract: Described is a music program for students with reading learning disabilites. It is explained that the program was designed to teach fundamental music skills, to teach visual/motor and auditory skills through music activities, and to evaluate the effect of music skill development on language reading skills. The daily routine of music exercises, including memory song games, rhythm exercises, singing activities and sequencing drills is reviewed. Student improvement in auditory, motor, visual, and social development is noted. (CL)
Notes: Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference of IFLD (3rd, Montreal, Canada, August 9-13, 1976)
Journal Code: RIEJUL1977
Entry Date: 1977
Accession Number: ED135134
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Described is a music program for students with reading learning disabilites. It is explained that the program was designed to teach fundamental music skills, to teach visual/motor and auditory skills through music activities, and to evaluate the effect of music skill development on language reading skills. The daily routine of music exercises, including memory song games, rhythm exercises, singing activities and sequencing drills is reviewed. Student improvement in auditory, motor, visual, and social development is noted. (CL)