Music Class for the At-Risk: A Music Therapist's Perspective.

Duerksen, George L.; Darrow, Alice-Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ443705

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Music Class for the At-Risk: A Music Therapist's Perspective.

Duerksen, George L.; Darrow, Alice-Ann

Music Educators Journal, v78 n3 p46-49 Nov 1991

Urges music educators and music therapists to cooperate in providing motivation for at-risk students through specially planned activities. Identifies means of meeting the risks of (1) lack of self-discipline and motivation; (2) not learning effectively; (3) alcohol and drug abuse; and (4) focus on rudimentary survival skills. (DK)

Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, High Risk Students, Learning Activities, Music Education, Music Therapy, Self Control, Self Esteem, Self Expression, Stress Management, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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