In Elementary Education

Universidad Autónoma de ChiriquíFaculty of Humanities

School of English

Bachellor Degree in English

Using music in Elementary Education

Professor:Olda Cano de Araúz

Students:Eva BatistaPaola Flores

Anellys González

Fourth Year Morning Session2012

MUSIC AND LEARNING

Music, is considered a Universal language that promotes reading, creativity, and comprehension skills all at the same time.

The correct use of music can engage, motivate, focus, reward and provide the maximum environment for learning. Moving to the right music can compliment and cement in the skill/lesson/goal you are trying to teach. 

EIGHT WAYS TO USE MUSIC FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

1. Music relaxes the mind and lowers stress levels that inhibit learning. 

When used effectively, it increases alpha levels in the brain, boosting memory and recall and allowing the brain to access reserve capacities.

.2. Music acts directly on the

bodySpecifically on metabolism and heartbeat. Listening to certain types of music can trigger the release of endorphins, producing a tranquil state that leads to faster learning.

4. Music is mathematical.

Certain musical structures stimulate specialized brain circuits, allowing learners to decode complex ideas more easily.

3. Music stimulates and awakensReviving board or sleepy learners and increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain.

5. Music inspires emotion

Creating a clear passage to long-term memory.

6. Music is a stage-changerIt can be used effectively to get students into an effective learning state.

8. Music is a powerful anchor that moors learning in memory.

7. Music is a universal language, uniquely capable of crossing cultural barriers and training in ethnic traditions and values. It can set a dramatic stage for lessons in history, foreign language, sociology, political studies and geography.

USING MUSIC IN

TEACHING

ENGLISH

MUSIC IN LEARNING ENGLISH

Music in the classroom can grab students' attention and create stimulating lessons. Music is an important tool for students who are just learning English or those who are native speakers. For new English students, music provides new vocabulary, various accents and cultural expressions. For native speakers, music offers a new way to study and grasp a concept. Using music to teach English can be done at all grade levels, but it's important to choose an appropriate song.

TEACHING ENGLISH WITH MUSIC

Language and music are the two ways that human beings use to communicate and express themselves through sound. 

TEACHING ENGLISH WITH MUSIC TO CHILDREN

Children are drawn to nursery rhymes, rhythmic activities, and songs as key texts in building concepts of reality. 

Songs promote the use of hand gestures, puppets, and rhythmic movement, and the format enables public performance. All of these encourage abilities that are not addressed in more traditional language teaching methods.

Songs amplify important stress and duration elements, and intensify normal vocal contours in speech. In this way, music reproduces the way caregivers speak to their children, which has been shown to increase their understanding and acquisition of language.

 

 

TEACHING ADULTS USING MUSIC

Most young adults/adults who follow the EFL lessons are not complete beginners, meaning that they already have some prior knowledge of the language, whether they have acquired it through regular school education or through personal experience. Usually, adults begin the course either to prepare for exams in their regular school/university or for career progression, sometimes just for personal reasons.

CHARACTERISTICS

Music contains authentic language It is easily obtainable It provides vocabulary It improves students´grammar and

cultural aspects Music is fun for the students It can provide valuable speaking,

listening and language practice in and out of the classroom.

ADVANTAGES OF USING MUSIC

New vocabulary can be introduced to students through songs.

Songs can suit the needs and interests of students.

Students can acquire the grammar features of the target language.

Students can experienced variety in accents.

Song lyrics can be used in relating to situations of the world around us.

Songs create a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

Songs allow all students to participate. Songs allow for quick review. Songs are sticky. Students make a connection between print and

spoken language.

TYPES OF MUSIC TO TEACHING CHILDREN

Expose children to a variety of music from a young age. Different music has different tempos and rhythms so exposure to all genres of music, according to some experts, helps brain development.

STRATEGIES OF USING MUSIC

IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

STRATEGIES OF USING MUSIC IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

It is important to know that people use music

to create desired moods, to make us happy,

to enjoy movement and dance, to energize, to

bring back powerful memories, to help us

relax and focus.

Music is a powerful tool for our personal

expression within our daily lives it helps "set

the scene" for many important experiences.

Music helps people to learn easily and

interactively a language.

WHAT TEACHERS HAVE TO KNOW WHEN TEACHING?

If teachers have to help students to learn a new language through music, they have to take into account the following steps:

To know the individual needs of the students.

To make sure if the students know what is going on in class.

TEACHING ENGLISH WITH MUSIC

Vocabulary• Is one of the

key elements in learning a foreign language

Writing • Is one of

the elementsthat help students to write correctly

Reading

• Helps

students to

read

fluently

Speaking

• Students can speak without problems

Pronunciation• Help students to deliver the language fluently

THE USE OF POPULAR MUSIC FOR TEACHING ENGLISH HELPS STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE A GOOD SKILL IN DELIVER A FOREIGNN LANGUAGE.

CONCLUSION

Music makes cultural ideas accessible to all students and increases the capacity of the working memory, while providing a structured context for long-term recall of words and phrases. It also creates good atmosphere in the classroom thus increasing the motivation. Students relate to songs and find learning vocabulary through songs interesting and amusing rather than tedious.