I always find myself listening to music whenever I'm simply hanging out in room, walking to class, in the shower, at the gym, and doing homework. So basically, I listen to music for a good portion of the day. In middle and high school some teachers would play classical music in the classroom claiming that it helps the brain. Whenever I want to buckle down on a lot of school work, I usually reach for a coffee and my headphones, and I get to work. I certainly think it helps me to block things out and get all my work down so I decided to look further into it.
I came across this article from Johns Hopkins, and what I found was really interesting. According to the article, music helps students to learn better because among many other things it creates a desired atmosphere, energizes learning activities, increases attention and improves memory. I agree with all these things because I know when I listen to music while doing my homework or studying, that I am more interested and focused.
They also give suggestions about the best way to implement music in the classroom. The article suggests that the best times to play music in the classroom is during teaching new information and memorization. Furthermore, since music is a personal expression, it offers a pathway to creativity and reflection. The article goes further into depth about the orgins of music and learning, the science behind it all, and more ways to use this technique.
I'm glad I looked into this topic a bit more because when I become a teacher I know there are going to be times when I play music in my classroom, and after reading I know it is a positive thing for many students.
Media Sources:
https://news.usc.edu/files/2014/12/studying.jpeg-824x549.jpg
http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/strategies/topics/Arts%20in%20Education/brewer.htm
I agree with this point completely. I always tend to study much better when I'm listening to music. Not only does it make studying more enjoyable, but it also benefits us in the long run. Good post!
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