***If you do not want to hear any curse words, then do not listen to this song***
This song is inspirational to me because in the song, it not only talked about the rappers that we know making the transition to stardom, but as well as everyday people. Something for me to keep in mind when it comes to my students- I could be teaching a future doctor, president, musician, actor, etc.
From the chapter and video combined, I learned that learning is made memorable with music combined. In my Algebra 1 class in eighth grade, my teacher helped us memorize the quadratic formula with a song. I don't remember today the tune because it was forever ago, but it did help me when I needed it. I learned a lot from the chapter about using music in the classroom and its effects it has. It mentioned that music fires up cognition and, using powerful patterns, conveys unforgettable messages. Music-rich environments creates a more complex brain structure. I love to know this, so whenever a teacher or administrator questions why I always having music playing, I can show and tell them this research. It also mention how students and teachers immersed in music are uplifted and energized; that's great because no one wants to be in a dead and boring classroom right? Knowing all of this, I'm probably going to take advantage of it and play some soft music while they're working and integrate music in my lesson plans. Whether it's teaching a concept, or allowing them to use it as a performance task.
Music can be used to enhance the curriculum in a number of ways. The first being in a reading lesson teaching new vocabulary words. Students can clap out syllables of the vocabulary word, for example: per-son-i-fi-ca-tion. It can be used to teach syllables too! It can be used to teach rhyming words and like my Algebra 1 teacher, a math formula. There are lots you can do with music in the classroom.
From the chapter and video combined, I learned that learning is made memorable with music combined. In my Algebra 1 class in eighth grade, my teacher helped us memorize the quadratic formula with a song. I don't remember today the tune because it was forever ago, but it did help me when I needed it. I learned a lot from the chapter about using music in the classroom and its effects it has. It mentioned that music fires up cognition and, using powerful patterns, conveys unforgettable messages. Music-rich environments creates a more complex brain structure. I love to know this, so whenever a teacher or administrator questions why I always having music playing, I can show and tell them this research. It also mention how students and teachers immersed in music are uplifted and energized; that's great because no one wants to be in a dead and boring classroom right? Knowing all of this, I'm probably going to take advantage of it and play some soft music while they're working and integrate music in my lesson plans. Whether it's teaching a concept, or allowing them to use it as a performance task.
Music can be used to enhance the curriculum in a number of ways. The first being in a reading lesson teaching new vocabulary words. Students can clap out syllables of the vocabulary word, for example: per-son-i-fi-ca-tion. It can be used to teach syllables too! It can be used to teach rhyming words and like my Algebra 1 teacher, a math formula. There are lots you can do with music in the classroom.