Music is often times overlooked in schools and most likely considered the teacher's planning period. Music educators are consistently offering materials and empirical evidence to prove the importance of music on the overall child. This article is unique as it offers a peek into the incredible benefits of music education through a quick graphic. According to research, the article states that "music is an essential element in students overall education and in some cases it is a precursor of good academic achievements." They continue by mentioning that music aids in "developing language skills and creativity", as well as helping with some cases of "neurological disorders". The University of Florida's research also depicts that "music involves more parts of the brain than any other function that people perform." In addition, research shows how music impacts education and SAT scores and the music student's results are without a doubt, leaps and bounds higher than regular ed students. The graphic also adds that music students "receive more academic honors and awards", "comprise the highest percentage of accepted medical students", "improving children's abstract reasoning skills", and "are less aggressive." Without a doubt, music education is truly an important piece of learning for every child, but how do we continue to push to show this importance and fight to keep music alive in our schools?
Kharbach, Med. "A Wonderful Graphic Featuring the Importance of Music in Education." Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, 2013. Web. 9 Nov. 2013.
Hey Megan,
ReplyDeleteEven with teaching students keyboarding if there is some type of music I can incorporate the students love it and are much more willing to complete a task. As a student who started taking strings as early as 4th grade and continued lessons through high school I believe many of the skills learned such as keeping rhythm can help with academic skills. The graphic in this article is outstanding and really proves what an impact music education can have on students. Great article, thanks for posting! - Chris
This article is great! It brings up some awesome points. As a physical education teacher I have a lot of respect and passion toward "specials" in school. Even though I wasn't the greatest artist, and music class was not my favorite being exposed to such things made me much more well rounded and appreciative. I love listening to music and during my PE classes I use music as much as possible and the students love it!
ReplyDeleteThe title of the article really caught my attention at first. I always had a negative outlook on music as related to education, until recent years. I am glad you were able to expand on this article as it does bring up very valid points. I really do agree about the part where music helps students develop language skills and creativity. I have some of my more creative students ask to listen to music when assigned individual work. Great article, thanks.
ReplyDeleteAs an art teacher, I definitely understand what you are saying about how music, as well as the arts in general are undervalued. The world needs free thinkers and creative people, music definitely helps to bridge that gap. Thanks for sharing!
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