Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Musicon BAND (A complex educational tool based on the power of music, dedicated to preparing children for the challenges of the future by supporting global educational and therapeutic systems.) Periodo di rendicontazione: 2019-12-01 al 2020-03-31 Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto Musicon BAND’s main goal is to enable children with disabilities to develop mental and physical abilities, as well as develop their personality, talents and creativity. The comprehensive Musicon BAND set is an unrivaled educational and therapeutic tool that can be used in all types of training units and in therapy centers. Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti The result of the project is a feasibility study that describes activities that meet goals:a) commercialize innovative solutions of educational and therapeutic tools, b) provide teachers with music-based tools that will prepare children for the challenges of the future, c) provide tools for therapeutic work supporting psychomotor development, d) lift barriers in music education, e) holistic teaching – combining the intellectual development of children with the development of motor skills and emotional development. Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora) Based on the analysis of educational systems, it can be said, that for Musicon Band there’re no restrictions as to the possibilities of using the product in education and therapy. The huge range of functional and usable characteristics of the product means that it can be successfully used in various activities and forms of work with children (directly related to educational requirements for children and to the therapeutic methods). Musicon BAND is an excellent response to market requirements and needs (in therapeutic and educational terms). Given its unique features, it will be a great tool for the growing number of specialized (therapeutic) and educational facilities because:a) the need for educational integration of children with disabilities through inclusive education;b) growing educational needs in the area of work with children with disabilities;c) polisensory set – it affects different senses: hearing, sight, touch, proprioception (that’s part of the leading educational trends that use the senses to activate different areas of the brain, and thus increase learning efficiency);d) adapted to therapeutic (needs) – e.g. all instruments in the set will be prepared from the highest quality materials to maintain the best sound qualities of the instruments,e) comprehensiveness of the therapeutic and educational set –the set, in addition to being an innovative tool and technique of working with children with special educational needs, including children with disabilities, can also be used in most of the therapy methods. It fits perfectly into such methods as music therapy, sensory integration therapy, Montessori teaching method. Musicon during tests with children
