EDUT 5256 Using Music Across Content Areas
Integrating Music Across Content Areas
Music is all around us! It sparks emotion, strengthens memory, and connects multiple systems in the brain which makes it an amazing tool to use in the classroom. This course will focus on how music can be integrated into classroom routines and lessons to enhance students’ learning experiences. Participants will look at music’s affect on the brain, its role as a teaching tool, and the social- emotional impact music has on students. You will explore ways to integrate music into your content area and make plans for implementation, learn strategies to use music as a social emotional support and create activities to foster cultural awareness. Unleash the power of music in the classroom to boost creativity, engagement, and academic achievement.