與音符共舞的另類天才～一位學者症候群學生之個案探究

Unique Musical Giftedness?A Case Study of a Student with Savant Syndrome

賴君達(Chun-Ta Lai)

指導教授 ： 盧台華

國立臺灣師範大學/教育學院/特殊教育學系/碩士(2007年)

摘要

本研究採用質性研究方法，透過訪談、觀察、相關文件蒐集等方式探究一位學者症候群學生音樂才能的發展過程及影響因素，以及其學習成長的面貌及需求。
研究發現，具有視覺障礙及智能障礙的個案，在學習的過程中遇到了很多挫折及困難，但是他卻在早期就表現出了對音樂的敏感以及興趣。
藉由個案本身優異的音樂能力、父母親不放棄的精神、學校及老師的努力、社會相關資源的協助等因素的影響，讓個案的音樂才能得以發展。
最後，基於研究結果思考學校、家庭、社會能為學者症候群學生提供哪些支援？並提出一些相關的具體建議以供參考。

關鍵字

學者症候群 ； 音樂才能 ； 身心障礙資優生

並列摘要

This case study implemented qualitative research method, including interviews, observations and literature reviews, to probe the developmental process and influence factors of music ability as well as the learning aspect and needs of a student with savant syndrome.
In this study, the researcher found that the subject with visual impairment and intellectual disabilities, although encountered a lot of frustrations and difficulties through out the learning process, he showed interests and sensitivities to music through his early life.
With his own gift, plus lots of assistance from his surrounding, including parent's support, teacher's devotion and social resources, the subject cultivated music talent eventually.
According to the finding, the researcher discussed what school, family and society could do for the savant syndrome student.

並列關鍵字

savant syndrome ； music ability ； gifted children with disabilities

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