"It's Just the Way I Learn!": Inclusion from the Perspective of a Student with Visual Impairment. (September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gilbert, Danni
• Is Part Of: Music educators journal. Volume 105:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2018-09
• Subjects: band -- ensemble -- exceptionality -- inclusion -- instructional strategies -- visual impairment; Music -- Instruction and study -- United States -- Periodicals; 780.71
• DOI: 10.1177/0027432118777790
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0027-4321

Abstract

This article describes the inclusive experience of a student with visual impairment in secondary band settings. Information obtained from students with visual impairments who have experienced active participation in school music ensembles may provide much-needed insight into instructional strategies that could improve inclusion. Many music educators believe they lack adequate resources and training in including students with visual impairments. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the experience of participating in secondary performing ensembles from the viewpoints of students can help guide the efforts of those involved in their music education.