Full Description
Using Music to Enhance Student Learning: A Practical Guide for Elementary Classroom Teachers, Third Edition, provides Elementary Education students with the tools and pedagogical skills they need to integrate music into the general education classroom setting. The goal of this interdisciplinary approach is to increase student engagement in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies—with minimal music theory involved—while stimulating social and emotional development. Supported by current research in an ever-changing field, the strategies and methods collected here are suitable for pre- and in-service teachers alike, highlighting intuitive musical pathways that are effective in maintaining a student's attention, building motivation, and enhancing learning in all subjects.
New to this edition:
A new chapter—"The Brain Connection"—detailing music's impact on learning
Updated listening maps, unique to Using Music to Enhance Student Learning and its teaching method
A revised and comprehensive songbook as an appendix—no longer a separate booklet
Updated listening examples to reflect diverse populations
Modified references throughout to account for recent research
A robust companion website features full-color animated listening maps, streaming audio tracks, sample syllabi and quizzes, assignment rubrics, links for additional resources, and more. Ideal for promoting learning experiences in both music and general classroom subjects, Using Music to Enhance Student Learning presents musical integration strategies that are practical, efficient, and easy to infuse into standard curricula.
Contents
SECTION I. GETTING STARTED / Chapter 1. Organizing for Successful Teaching / Chapter 2. The Brain Connection / Chapter 3. A Framework for Teaching and Learning / Chapter 4. Inside the Music: The Basic Elements of Music / SECTION II. SOMOS MÚSICOS: DOING WHAT MUSICIANS DO / Chapter 5. Listening / Chapter 6. Performing / Chapter 7. Creating / SECTION III. INTEGRATING MUSIC INTO THE CLASSROOM / Chapter 8. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Language Arts / Chapter 9. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Science / Chapter 10. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Math / Chapter 11. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Social Studies / Chapter 12. Relating Music to the Other Arts / Chapter 13. Favorite Teaching Tips / Appendix 1. Songbook / Appendix 2. Songs for Recorder and Guitar / Appendix 3. Resources / Appendix 4. Sample Assignments / Appendix 5. Worksheets and Scale Practice / Appendix 6. Glossary / Appendix 7. Listening Maps
