Infusing music in an academic curriculum

<p>The purpose of this teacher research was to examine the effects of music on student comprehension, cooperative learning and the surrounding learning community. This study was conducted within a third grade inclusion classroom. The students were exposed to educational songs in mathematics, writing and science. The students were also provided with the opportunity to create their own songs about matter and showcase them through their production of music videos. Data for this study was collected through video recordings, student interviews, teacher interviews, and teacher/researcher observations and journal. This study demonstrated that music has a positive effect on the learning environment and student comprehension. The study's findings also suggest that music can contribute to creating an exciting and welcoming learning environment in which the students demonstrate an overwhelming desire to learn.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S. in Teaching

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education

Year dc:date.available

2009

Author dc:creator

• Frevert, Katelyn E.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Madden, Marjorie

• Curriculum enrichment; Music in education
• Elementary Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/614

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1613