Teaching Tips: Music in the Classroom
These sites provide insight on the effects of music on learning. Find out what research says about using music in the classroom. Includes a link to eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: iPods in Education.
Grades
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9
Links
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Music in the Classroom
Learn a variety of ways to incorporate music into your classroom that can benefit student learning.
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Using Music in the ESL Classroom
Explore the benefits of using music in the ESL classroom; learn some techniques and suggested activities for incorporating music in the classroom. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Using Music in the Classroom
Look at the rationale for music use, materials needed, and the process to follow for incorporating music in your classroom curriculum.
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EDUTOPIA: Using Music in the Classroom to Inspire Creative Expression
Read these tips for using music in the classroom from what type of music to use, how to use it effectively and additional resources on the topic. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Does Music Have an Impact on Students' Development?
Learn more about music and education in this article. Topics include: music and achievement; music and reading; music and self-esteem; and music and the brain. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Music and the Brain
Learn about how the brain is affected by music. Topics explored include bodily responses to music; the power of music on memory and learning; healthy and not so healthy effects; and the impact on animals and plants too.
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Music in the Classroom: Distraction or Study Tool?
This article explores the pros and cons associated with music in the classroom. NOTE: This site includes a discussion board. (forum, message board, etc.)
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eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: iPods in Education
These sites focus on integrating iPods in elementary education. Find many possibilities of using iPods in education and learn how teachers incorporate iPods into regular and special education classrooms. Includes lesson plans and video clips. There are also links to eThemes Resources on Podcasting: Educational Examples and Technology: Audios for Podcasting.
