Developing Social Competence in Children with Special Educational Needs through a Music Based Intervention Programme

Authors

  • Rionagh MacNamara

Keywords:

Social Competence, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Music Programme, Confidence, Self-Esteem, SPHE, Circle Time, Communication, Intervention

Abstract

Children with special educational needs can experience difficulties in social settings. This article outlines an approach to addressing issues of confidence and self-esteem for these children within the context of the Primary School Curricula for Music and Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and while using a Circle Time format.

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Published

2021-01-24

How to Cite

MacNamara, R. (2021). Developing Social Competence in Children with Special Educational Needs through a Music Based Intervention Programme. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 21(2), 89–96. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/118

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2008)

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