Module Code - Title:
MU5211
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CLINICAL ORIENTATION
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Introduction to Music Therapy concepts and methods as they relate to clinical practice.
Syllabus:
The module is focused on the development of practical music making skills related to music therapy practice, observational skills and assessment and treatment planning skills.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Demonstrate understanding of stages of the music therapy process; referral, assessment, treatment intervention (process), evaluation, and reporting
2. Develop writing skills in description of fieldwork observations
3. Use appropriate fieldwork terminology
4. Identify and integrate relevant literature to demonstrate knowledge of music therapy concepts; terminology, theoretical constructs, lead practitioners/researchers
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Reflect on personal reactions in the fieldwork placement
2. Demonstrate co-operation on small group projects in class
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
1. Demonstrate music skills in keyboard improvisation; repertory and singing with accompaniment
2. Observe and report fieldwork experiences
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Laboratory, group projects of ensemble music making and recording with peer assessment, observation of a professional music therapist in a health or education setting, two visits to health service sites.
Prime Texts:
Wigram, T. (2004)
Improvisation
, Jessica Kingsley
Bean, J, & Oldfiled, A. (1991)
Pied piper: Musical activities to develop basic skills
, Cambridge University Press
Allen, P. (1997)
Singing matters
, Heinemann Educational
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC THERAPY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
triona.mccaffrey@ul.ie