CPD for Musicians: Taking Music in to SEN/D settings

Submitted by folkycat on May 24, 2018 - 11:00
Salary / Fee: 
N/A
Closing Date: 
Tuesday, 25 September, 2018
A musician playing a mandolin, being watched by a child

A one-day course for music professionals who are interested in working within Special Educational Needs and Disability settings, suitable for any genre or instrument. The course aim is for participants to gain an understanding of how music can be used to support communication and interaction for children with SEN/D, and to feel confident planning and leading musical activities in SEN/D settings.

Research suggests that musical ability is innate in all of us; even children who struggle to engage or communicate verbally can react in amazing ways to a musical experience. You don’t need to be a Music Therapist to work with children and adults with Special Needs - you just need to have patience, compassion, and an ability to react to your environment.

This course will take you through the basics of working in SEN/D; from communication basics, and using your instrument as a multi-sensory experience, to understanding how to take the lead from the participants, and planning a range of activities. You’ll also learn a few useful Makaton signs - a communication system often used in SEN/D settings.

Course Topics:

An introduction to communicating with Makaton
Using simple songs to support learning outcomes
Music as a sensory experience
Taking your lead from the participants
How to pitch the difficulty level
Planning a session

This is a one day course with lunch included, cost £120

Musicians who have completed this course can choose to join Folk Arts Oxford as an Associate Artist, as there will be opportunities for paid project musicians as funding becomes available. For more details and booking please see https://fao.yapsody.com/event/index/2525...

Contact Details: 
Multi Artform
Music
Education (adult learning)
Education (young people and schools)