A Self-Study AMTA E-course with Marcia Humpal, MEd, MT-BC; Ronna Kaplan, MA, MT-BC and Amy Furman, MM, MT-BC
Welcome
Welcome to the landing page for the AMTA E-course, "Music Therapy in Early Childhood: Meaningful Music from Infancy to Kindergarten." Below, you can access to all the resources necessary for sharpening your professional knowledge and skills, and for earning five CMTE credits. If you have any questions about any aspect of this AMTA E-course, please feel free to contact us ecourse@musictherapy.org
AMTA E-course Overview
The Music Therapy in Early Childhood E-course features the work of three music therapy clinicians with many decades of experience working with young children. First, Marcia Humpal talks in chapters 1 through 4 about music therapy for infants and toddlers, exploring the manner in which very young children learn through play, and discussing considerations for planning effective music therapy for little ones. In chapters 5, 6, and 7, music therapist Ronna Kaplan talks about music therapy in preschool groups, using examples from her experiences at The Music Settlement and community outreach programs, and providing details about the Hierarchical Model of Music Therapy and the Art Integration Model. Music therapist Amy Furman talks in Chapters 8, 9, and 10 about the application of music in therapy for young children in the public schools, based on her extensive experience in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Amy provides numerous examples of programmatic and IEP-specific music therapy in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Chapter 11 features Ten Take-Away Points, and Chapter 12 contains numerous supplemental resources. Among other helpful links, references, and other materials in Chapter 12 is a valuable bonus - a complimentary copy of the 62-page booklet from the well-received 2011 AMTA Institute, Developmental Approaches to Early Childhood Music Therapy, featuring Marcia Humpal, Dr. Rebecca Wellman, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Dr. Darcy Walworth.
Meet the E-course Instructors
Marcia Humpal, MEd, MT-BC, is a past vice-president of AMTA, co-founder of AMTA’s Early Childhood Network, and current co- chair of the Strategic Priority on Autism workgroup. She maintains a small private practice specializing in early childhood, following retirement from a long career with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the co-editor of two books, author of numerous articles and book chapters, guest lectures and presents both nationally and internationally, and continues to serve AMTA on various committees and projects.
Ronna Kaplan, MA, MT-BC, is Director of Music Therapy at The Music Settlement, a community music school in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned an MA in special education, a B. Mus. in music therapy and music education, and certificates in Nonprofit Management, Neurologic Music Therapy, Orff Level I and the DIRR/FloortimeTM Basic Course. Having published and presented nationally and internationally, Ronna writes a column on music therapy for the Huffington Post. Ronna has served music therapy organizations in many capacities, with her most recent office being Immediate Past President of AMTA.
Amelia Greenwald Furman, MM, MT-BC, is a music therapist/music specialist with the Minneapolis Public Schools. She holds a BA in harp performance, a master’s degree in music therapy, a music education license and certificates in Orff Level I, and Neurologic Music Therapy. Amy has presented at national and international professional conferences and has written for a variety of professional journals and music therapy publications. She has served music therapy organizations in many capacities and currently serves on the AMTA Board of Directors as President-Elect.
Audio Files
The core of this AMTA e-course is the audio discussion by e-course presenters, Marcia Humpal, Ronna Kaplan and Amy Furman. Taking the e-course involves two steps: (1) listening to the audio discussion and reading the e-course workbook, and (2) submitting the CMTE Course Evaluation as required by CBMT. Listen at your leisure by downloading these audio files to any device or clicking on any audio segment below.
Supplementary Materials
These supplementary materials in .pdf format are for your reference.
AMTA E-course Workbook
You received the AMTA E-course Workbook in .pdf format when you ordered the "Music Therapy in Early Childhood" E-course in the AMTA online store. Click below for a copy of the E-course workbook in Word format. You can print the workbook if you choose to do so or keep a computer file for your reference.
Click here to download a Microsoft Word version of the e-course workbook to your computer.
Learning Objectives
- Learning Objective 1. E-course participant will learn to identify at least three attributes and levels of play in music therapy interventions for children in various stages from infancy through age 6. (2015 CBMT Board Certification Domains IV. A. 2.)
- Learning Objective 2. E-course participant will learn at least four ways parents, caregivers, or professionals can facilitate musical play with young children. (2015 CBMT Board Certification Domains II. A. 5. m, u, x, aa.)
- Learning Objective 3. E-course participant will learn at least four developmentally appropriate music experiences for young children in various stages. 2015 CBMT Board Certification Domains II. A. 1. a - f. II. A. 2. b, d, g, k, l, p, q, s, v, w, x, y, z, aa, ac, ad, ag, ao, aq, as, av, ax, ba.)
- Learning Objective 4. E-course participant will learn to cite and describe at least four models of hierarchical development both within and outside the music therapy profession. (2015 CBMT Board Certification Domains IV. A. 2.)
- Learning Objective 5. E-course participant will learn to define arts integration and state examples of at least two non-arts standards and related goals and two music standards and goals addressed in a music therapy arts integration program for children ages 3-6. (2015 CBMT Board Certification Domains I. D. 2, 3, 4.)
- Learning Objective 6. E-course participant will learn possible roles of music therapists in music therapy settings for young children, infancy through age 6. (2015 Board Certification Domains I. D. 2, 3, 4, and IV. A. 2, 4.)
- Learning Objective 7. E-course participant will learn to consider what is developmentally appropriate given client’s age, culture, music background, and preferences when designing music therapy experiences. (2015 CBMT Board Certification Domains 1.D.9.)
Earning CMTE Credits
Participants in this AMTA E-course can earn five CMTE credits from AMTA, a CBMT Approved Provider, by listening to the audio discussion by Marcia Humpal, Ronna Kaplan, and Amy Furman, reading the e-course workbook, and submitting the completed Music Therapy and Early Childhood E-course CMTE Evaluation below. Note: Be sure to scroll down in the Evaluation window and click the "submit" button at the bottom in order to have your evaluation recorded.
Note that your submitting the completed CMTE Evaluation for this AMTA E-course verifies your participation in the e-course, and the time stamp on your CMTE Evaluation submission verifies the date and time of completion of the e-course. If you are working with a recertification deadline, it is your responsibility to submit the CMTE Evaluation with a time stamp prior to the deadline. After AMTA reviews your paperwork, you will receive an official CMTE Certificate of Completion via email, usually within 60 days of submission.
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Statement of Relationship to CBMT
The AMTA Music Therapy and Early Childhood E-course is approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits (CMTE). The American Music Therapy Association (#P-051) maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.
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AMTA E-courses are approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists for the specified number of Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits. AMTA (#P-051) maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.
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