Music for children with hearing loss : a resource for parents and teachers / Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is an in-depth and practical resource for educators and parents who wish to introduce music to children with hearing loss. The author makes a compelling case for offering music education to children with hearing loss before presenting a series of up-to-date teaching strategies meant to inform their educational experience, including preparations for the classroom, communication strategies for parents and teaching staff, and tips on more specific or technical matters such as conducting musical audiograms.

Introduction : a brief look at the history of music for the deaf and hard of hearing -- For parents : important decisions and considerations -- Adapting the music classroom : all-purpose suggestions and approaches -- Making the case : involving children with hearing loss in general music lessons and ensembles -- For the music education student : preparing for a career in teaching -- Hearing aids, assistive listening devices (ALD), and other sensory devices -- An introduction to the cochlear implant.

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