Affiliation:
1. University of Prishtina
2. Public University “Kadri Zeka”
Abstract
The main principle of the Kosovo Curriculum is inclusiveness which means providing equal opportunities for all children and young people in quality education without discrimination. (MASHT (b), 2016)
The purpose of this research is to present the role that the subject Music Education has in the inclusion of students with special needs in primary schools.
The main research question is: What is the role of the subject Music Education in the inclusion of students with special needs in primary schools?
Our research has been conducted by studying various literature related to this issue as well as the practical aspect through a semi-structured interview with primary school teachers who teach children with special educational needs.
The qualitative research method was used and data were collected through a semi-structured interview for primary school teachers, grades I-V.
According to the results of this research, it can be said that the subject of Music Education plays an important role in the inclusion of students with special educational needs based on the curriculum which includes the integration of different fields and subjects in primary education.