Abstract
The purpose of this study is to develop an educational method using "expression cards" for students with developmental disabilities. In departments of music, though implementation of "interaction and joint learning" - streaming with non-special needs students - is common, research into the distinct traits related to perception and sensitivity of special needs students lags. As a result, the author felt a means to recognize the feelings students perceived internally when listening to music was necessary. As a means of accomplishing that, the author led a class using "expression cards," which gave an indication as to the feelings of the students. The class listened to Grieg's "Norwegian Dance Op. 35 No. 2." Then the students chose the card that most closely expressed their feelings. Next, the students spoke about the feelings from the card they chose. Finally, the students listened to "Norwegian Dance Op. 35 No. 2" again, and then reviewed the learning process using words. As a result, students with difficulty expressing their feelings were able to articulate what they perceived, and ultimately were able to both feel and experience in the music.
