Using Music to Enhance Student Learning (Paperback)

Debbie Tannert

ISBN 10: 1138586560 / ISBN 13: 9781138586567

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. 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 Studieswith minimal music theory involvedwhile 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 students attention, building motivation, and enhancing learning in all subjects.New to this edition:A new chapter"The Brain Connection"detailing musics impact on learningUpdated listening maps, unique to Using Music to Enhance Student Learning and its teaching methodA revised and comprehensive songbook as an appendixno longer a separate bookletUpdated listening examples to reflect diverse populationsModified references throughout to account for recent researchA 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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Music to Enhance Student Learning (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138586560
• ISBN 13: 9781138586567
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Jana R. Fallin, PhD, was Professor of Music and Division Chair of Music Education at Kansas State University and was awarded the Coffman Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars in 2002. She is the former Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning at Kansas State University.

Mollie Gregory Tower served 21 years as a Music Supervisor for Austin ISD. She taught in the School of Music at Texas State University and is founder of the Music Memory Program.

Debbie Tannert taught elementary music in Austin ISD and currently teaches at Texas State University and St. Edward’s University.