...Music in General Education By: Kiersten Jackson English/101 Essay Writing Music in General Education There has been a large amount of debate about music in a general education setting. Many people think it is a waste of time and resources, while others state children benefit greatly from music. More often as of late, we are losing out on the virtues that music education teaches. There have been many studies that state there are links between music education and math (Graziano, Peterson & Shaw, 1999), music and standardized testing (CBSNR, 2001), as well as music and special education (MENC, 2002).However, research has determined that music is important in the lives of children, has many benefits and plays a larger role in general education. Music education has been noticed for quite some time as a form of expression and a universal language of sorts, thus expressing the importance of music in the lives of children. In recent history, music’s importance in cognitive development and impact on education in other courses has emphasized the need to continue music as part of a general education curriculum. Music helps with listening and language skills. Through music, children learn to hear different sounds, beats and melodies. The many different tones and beats help with speech and hearing development. If you have a beat to sing words to, it makes reading poems and rhymes much easier for some students. Music encourages movement and activity. Most children, even...
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...Music and Its Effect on the Learning Experience of Children from Early Childhood To Adulthood Abstract Research proves that music has a major impact on the brain of individuals of all ages. This work focuses on how the use of music, melody, and song can play a positive role in the learning experiences of children throughout all grade levels if implement by teachers and instructors. With the assistance of three children, one from each age group (early childhood, middle to late childhood, and adolescence) it is proven that music does have an effect on the learning experience. It is also proven that ideas can be drawn from the developmental theories of Jean Piaget, Lev Vgotsky, and Sigmund Freud to correlate with the responses of the three children about how music effects their learning. Introduction If you were told that two groups of students in a case study were found to improve at significantly different rates in learning subjects such as reading and math in an elementary school what would you think was the independent variable used in the case study? Would you suspect that the independent variable was a difference curriculum? Maybe you would suggest that it could have been a difference in teachers? Or perhaps the groups were in different schools, private or public, urban or suburban. But how likely would you think it that the significant difference in progress could be attributed...
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...Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth Abstract Music plays an important role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Popular music is present almost everywhere, and it is easily available through the radio, various recordings, the Internet, and new technologies , allowing adolescents to hear it in diverse settings and situations, alone or shared with friends. Parents often are unaware of the lyrics to which their children are listening because of the increasing use of downloaded music and headphones. Research on popular music has explored its effects on schoolwork, social interactions, mood and affect, and particularly behavior. The effect that popular music has on children's and adolescents' behavior and emotions is of paramount concern. Lyrics have become more explicit in their references to drugs, sex, and violence over the years, particularly in certain genres. A teenager's preference for certain types of music could be correlated or associated with certain behaviors. As with popular music, the perception and the effect of music-video messages are important, because research has reported that exposure to violence, sexual messages, sexual stereotypes, and use of substances of abuse in music videos might produce significant changes in behaviors and attitudes of young viewers. Pediatricians and parents should be aware of this information. Furthermore, with the evidence portrayed in these...
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...mean when they say, “Music is universal, but it is not a universal language”? A) Ethnomusicologist believes that music transcends many cultures differently. All societies have music or some sort whether it’s through dance, rituals, chants, or instrumental. Ethnomusicologists argue that music from a language standpoint of communication it can’t be mutually understood due to the complex music systems. 2) What are the potential problems in classifying music as “classical,” folk, “or “popular”? The potential problems of a classifying music as classical folk or popular are that the terms used carried a different set of meanings and attitude in the different eras. For example folk carries a lot of the Romantic Era and it creates problems when discussed with non-European music. Classical associates with music form Ancient Greece and Rome but at times describe the highest value of something. Popular may refer to music that is adopted on a broad base of media outlets. 3) How might an ethnomusicologist approach the study of Western classical music differently from a musicologist? An Ethnomusicologist approach would to examine and study the culture. To enhance their study, they would try to get firsthand experience in one the cultures rituals or ceremonies. A musicologist approach would to create musicals scores close to the original content from primary sources. 4) What is “fieldwork”? What is its importance to the study of world Music? Fieldwork is the...
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...Table of Contents Background1 Art Therapy on Stress and Anxiety of Employees .2 Benefits of Art Participation in Mental Health Care4 Role of Music Therapy in Mental Health Recovery…………………………………………...6 Effects of Music Therapy on Psychiatric Patient’s Proactive Coping Skills……………...….7 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….….8 References……………………………………………………………………………………..….9 Mental Illness, Coping, Music and Art Therapy BACKGROUND Now a days the increasing intensity of work, mental pressures that are related to job stress, working atmosphere, social problems and a very little social support from colleagues and family, and negative assessment of one’s fellow workmates is increasing (Bake and Rozenberga, 2005). The 21st century is known as the “era of anxiety”, and stress is one of the biggest problems when it comes to health of the modern man (Изapд, 199; Nadel, 2006). Although stress and anxiety are often used separately but it is crucial that the stress deals with emotions which includes anxiety and affects a person’s psychological well-being and overall body functions and health (Lazarus, 1999). While significant progress has been made in the development of both psychosocial and pharmacological treatments for people who have fallen victim to serious mental disorders but the number of people who have taken assistance from the available therapies is significantly low (Christian et al., 2013). Lack of motivation sometimes...
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...society. Pop culture has grown increasingly more complex over the past thirty years. Some of the biggest influences of style in pop culture stems from watching television, genres of music, video games, the internet and individual trends and fashions. Television plays a major role in present day pop culture. The Nielsen Company estimates that there are 114.7 million United States households with a television. Commercials, music videos, and television shows that push the limits of the FCC, are in a continuous rotation on most networks. TV shows have changed a lot over the past thirty-five years. Also, people have changed their thoughts and perceptions about family concepts, social behaviors, personal interactions, and what’s acceptable in society. Families are no longer viewed perfect as they were once portrayed. Television shows with families like the Cosby’s, the Cleaver’s (Leave It to Beaver), and the Brady’s (Brady Bunch) have become obsolete to today’s suggestive humored sitcoms. Nowadays most television shows are based upon sex, drugs and violence. Sex and murder have become the norm on primetime television. Media news today did a study with 600 films and 5,000 students to find that movies play an important role in people lives (medical news today). News media outlets have taken on larger roles, more than just reporting the news. News broadcasting companies have catapulted to the forefront of political influence. MSNBC has become the front for the left wing media and FOX News...
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... The Role of Music in Learning PREFACE This term paper explains the relevance and role of music in learning. It also shows the benefits of listening to soft music in stimulating our mind to do certain tasks. It also discusses the study and research of some people about the goodness of music to body. I hope you will enjoy reading my term paper. - Author – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank the Almighty God for guiding and giving me the knowledge to create this Term Paper. And also thank my loving family for their support, specially my mom for giving me some sort of ideas and pushed me to do so. My friends and classmates for sharing their knowledge about my topic. And the last but not the least to my very loving and patient my Communication Skills instructor Mr. Ariel Y. Leonin who did his best in teaching us. - Author - TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE............................................... i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT....................................... ii I. Introduction....................................... 1 • Advantage and Disadvantage of Music in Learning................................ 1&2 II. Body.............................................. 3 • Role of Music in Learning........................ 3-7 • Effects of Music in Mind and Body................ 8&9 • Which Music is Best...
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...The Magic of Music From cheap, plastic recorders to a full fledged band, music is typically within a student’s life from elementary school to high school. However, in recent years, there has been a steady decrease in the amount of funding schools are allotting for their music programs. This is partly due to the fact that schools in general are suffering from budget cuts, but the trend seems to be to cut the music programs first. Music education plays a significant role in a student’s life. The music programs in schools should not be cut because music can help improve cognitive development, help students earn higher test scores in all their subjects, and keep students interested in staying in school. Music has been scientifically proven to boost cognitive development along with other mental benefits in...
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...Chapter 2 Review of Literature Ergogenic Effects of Music With modern advances in technology, music is more readily available than ever, due to ease of which individuals can download new music and share custom playlists (DeNora & Bergh, 2009). Due to this reality, music is often present in sports performance and conditioning facilities, because strength coaches and athletes alike, believe that music may have performance enhancement properties. In response to the increasing popularity of music in sports settings, Sport and Exercise psychologists have studied the relationship between music and performance extensively over the past few decades (Atan, 2013, Barwood, Weston, Thelwell, & Page, 2009. Biagini, et al., 2002, Chen, Penhune, & Zatorre,...
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... What is Greece?: Significance of Music within the Ancient Greek Culture Abstract: What is Greece? This questions can be answered in a variety of areas. The history of music in Greece plays a significant role in the history of the country. Because music played a integral role in the daily lives of the Ancient Greek citizens, it is evident that music has played a role in shaping the culture into what it is today. We live in a society where we are completely devoted and immersed in music. Whether it be a simple tune we hear on a radio or the hustle of city life, music is all around us. The way we react to music, is very similar to how music was in the ancient Greek times. Music allowed the citizens to express emotion, to worship, to prepare for sporting events, to mourn, to celebrate, and in essence to be happy. Music was their special gift from the gods, and they did everything in their power to make sure the gods understood their appreciation. They honored music and created an artistry that stands as a guiding role in, not only the history of the Greek culture, but also a significant role in the history of music in general. What is Greece? This question can be explored in many different areas. From a political aspect to the beautiful geography, Greece offers a wide range of history and culture that one cannot pass on learning about. The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as it’s history. Music can be highly regarded as an integral part...
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...Music is all I’ve ever known. Ever since I was in diapers, all I can remember is hearing and seeing my family play and dance to Latin music. It’s something that I grew very fond of as I got older. Being raised in a rough neighborhood was very hard at times. I thanked god every day for the family I had. They would support me with every decision I ever made, especially with music. Music became my escape from the troubles we faced living in our neighborhood; it played a very important role in my family. Everyone in my family had learned to play a few instruments and in every family party we had, they would show us their talents. Those memories were probably the best ones of my childhood. Although I never really learned how to play any instruments, I became the dancer of my family. I was amazed by all of the different types of dance forms in our Latin American culture. I started taking dance lessons for a few years and taught dance myself for quite some time. Once I got to college that stopped for me. I had different priorities. Between working, paying rent, bills, and tuition, I had no time to do what I loved anymore. I decided to take a music class last year in the Puerto Rican and Latino Studies department at Brooklyn College. It really took me back to all of those childhood memories. It was an amazing class and I learned so much about my Latin roots. That was what led me to my decision in taking this class. The reason I want to do my final project on Latin American...
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...CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1. Background to the Study Films, generally, serve as a tool for national integration and development. Major types of film are home video, which develop, until now, from what is formerly known as cinema or stage play/drama. As part of mass media, home videos play the important roles of informing, educating, entertaining and transmitting social heritage. Through their educational role, however, home videos concern themselves with evolving a better society by exposing societal ill and wrongs. Since the emergence of home videos, at the turn of the twenty-first century the films industries, and both male and female actors in Nigeria, Nollywood, have considerably influenced the habits, belief systems, style of dressing and other behavioural idiosyncrasies on many Nigerian youths. Thus, one can say, however, that the emergence of home videos have helped to promote the Nigerian cultural heritage; aside this, it has awaken in many youths the Nigerian culture that was once lost during the colonial period. There are also negative effects of home videos on audiences. However, there have been cases where home videos are criticized to the cause for some societal ills. Social critics, who believes in this school of thought says that some antisocial behaviours like violence and extravagant life that many films portrays in their content perceptibly affect the behavior of the audience. Nonetheless, all these sum up to mean that home videos have both positive...
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...CARAGA STATE UNIVERSITY AMPAYON, BUTUAN CITY Importance of Music in Early Education Submitted to: Mrs. Flordelez U. Saspa Instructor Submitted by: Campos,Cristine Q. Nakila,Phoebe kates Quimay,Maria Salome Bagsarsa,Marlyn Balagon,Jessa Abanil,Bliss Lubaino,Josephine Gamolo,Junric Day-om,Richard Hijada,Edgar March 2013 ...
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...mean when they say, “Music is universal, but it is not a universal language”? No matter what country we come from, no matter what culture we represent, music exists in everyone’s life. Music can express emotions among different cultures. Therefore, music is universal. However, music needs people to perform and is affected by cultures. Facing with the same music, different people may have different understanding. Also, different cultures may have various interpretations. Therefore, music is not s universal language. 2. What are the potential problems in classifying music as “classical,” “folk,” or “popular”? Usually when people define folk, classical and popular music, they have to consider the background and history information. However, not everyone understands its background information. When people want to classify some new kinds of music, without background information, it may create some problems. For example, the definition of folk music relates to 19th century European culture. If people don’t realize its meaning, the definition may interfere their thinking. 3. How might an ethnomusicologist approach the study of Western classical music differently from a musicologist? Ethnomusicologists focus on the relationship between music and culture. When ethnomusicologists approach the study of Western classical music, they will analyze Western classical music under the background of history and culture. However, musicologists are more focus on music-making. When musicologists...
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...influenced in equal measures by environmental and biological factors. In it's extension, certain environmental stimulation boost the parameters for improved brain connectivity. One such factor is auditory stimulation. It is widely believed that use of such stimulation increases cognitive functions. With the present understanding of the underlying mechanism use of auditory stimulation can be used for reprogramming brain connectivity. Studies indicate the effective reprogramming in psychiatric disorders such as autism and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and ALS, where...
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