Creating Inclusive Music Classrooms Through Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies

Music classrooms are diverse and joyful; however, it can be challenging for music teachers to meet the needs of all students. One approach to enhancing the music learning of students with disabilities is to use peer-assisted learning strategies (PALs). The purpose of this article is to describe the benefits of peer-assisted learning for students with and without disabilities; to provide practical applications for general music settings; and to guide music teachers to design curricula and classroom routines to support peer-assisted learning.