Date of Award
5-2014
Degree Type
Creative Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education
Committee Chair(s)
Lauri Nelson
Committee
Lauri Nelson
Committee
Elizabeth Parker
Committee
Sonia Manuel-Dupont
Abstract
Music is an integral aspect of human life. Its impact weaves through arts, culture, communication, recreation, and education. In addition to benefits of enjoyment and entertainment, music is a vital component of early childhood educational settings. Educators routinely utilize music as an embedded component of instruction to meet both group and individual needs of young children in early childhood classrooms. In fact, specialized musical instruction can be particularly beneficial for children with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) (Gfeller, Driscoll, Kenworthy, & Van Voorst, 2011). Children who are DHH are at significant risk for speech, language, and academic delays (Madell & Flexer, 2008). However, with early detection, use of appropriate hearing technology, and specialized early intervention, many children who are DHH can develop language and academic proficiency similar to their same-aged hearing peers (Nelson, 2008; Yoshinaga-Itano, 2003; Yoshinaga-Itano, 2004).
Recommended Citation
Wright, Whitney, "Bridging Music and the Early Childhood Curriculum in Listening and Spoken Language Programs for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing" (2014). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 366.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/366
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