Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1969

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Robinson, Kenneth H.

Abstract

Music plays an important role in the total educational picture for both children and adults. Recently emphasis has turned toward discovering the new role music can play in the everyday lives of people in relation to use of leisure time. Since music has become an integral part of the curriculum, the purpose of this paper was to discover whether music contributes to the education of the educable mentally retarded, and if so, to what extent. Professional literature related to this subject was reviewed and summarized. The characteristics, problems, and family life of these children were discussed. Persons who teach mentally retarded children were interviewed to determine the nature of the problems involved in teaching these children music. Questions regarding the behavior of the students toward music, correlating music with other subjects, materials, length of music periods, curriculum content and other pertinent areas were asked the interviewees. After conducting an item analysis of the data secured from the interviewees, the researcher determined that: 1. Music opens the doors for the teaching of other subjects. 2. The characteristics of the retards should be kept in mind when planning lessons. 3. A variety of materials was used to assist in the teaching of music. 4. Mentally retarded children enjoy the same activities as other children, however, consideration must be given to their mental age and social maturity when planning lessons. 5. Music can be effectively used to promote social growth.

Extent

77 p.

Comments

College of Education|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1969.|College of Education

Identifier

FA00000638

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