Using Music to Enhance Student Learning: A Practical Guide for Elementary Classroom Teachers

Author:   Jana R. Fallin, PhD (Kansas State University, USA) ,  Mollie Gregory Tower (Texas State University, San Marcos, USA) ,  Debbie Tannert
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   3rd edition
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9781138586567


Pages:   366
Publication Date:   26 July 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Jana R. Fallin, PhD (Kansas State University, USA) ,  Mollie Gregory Tower (Texas State University, San Marcos, USA) ,  Debbie Tannert
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   1.043kg
ISBN:  

9781138586567


ISBN 10:   1138586560
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   26 July 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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SECTION I. GETTING STARTED / Chapter 1. Organizing for Successful Teaching / Chapter 2. The Brain Connection / Chapter 3. A Framework for Teaching and Learning / Chapter 4. Inside the Music: The Basic Elements of Music / SECTION II. SOMOS MÚSICOS: DOING WHAT MUSICIANS DO / Chapter 5. Listening / Chapter 6. Performing / Chapter 7. Creating / SECTION III. INTEGRATING MUSIC INTO THE CLASSROOM / Chapter 8. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Language Arts / Chapter 9. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Science / Chapter 10. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Math / Chapter 11. Using Music to Enhance Learning in Social Studies / Chapter 12. Relating Music to the Other Arts / Chapter 13. Favorite Teaching Tips / Appendix 1. Songbook / Appendix 2. Songs for Recorder and Guitar / Appendix 3. Resources / Appendix 4. Sample Assignments / Appendix 5. Worksheets and Scale Practice / Appendix 6. Glossary / Appendix 7. Listening Maps

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"""Providing an excellent balance of necessary skills and methodology for teaching music in the elementary classroom, in addition to a wealth of useable and valuable materials, Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is current and modern with realistic expectations and strategies focusing on the use of music in the classroom, while maintaining the musical integrity."" —Sue Metz, Associate Professor of Music, Sacramento State University ""This book is completely full of wisdom and understanding. You are indeed fortunate if you are going to study and benefit from this book. Thank you to the authors for compiling and sharing their knowledge of children, music, and education."" —Susan Smith, Collingswood Public Schools ""Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is a wonderful resource for music methods classes. Students love the connections the authors make to other curriculums and the hands-on experiences to gain a better understanding of music."" —Connie Hale, Winthrop University ""Providing an excellent balance of necessary skills and methodology for teaching music in the elementary classroom, in addition to a wealth of useable and valuable materials, Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is current and modern with realistic expectations and strategies focusing on the use of music in the classroom, while maintaining the musical integrity."" Sue Metz, Associate Professor of Music, Sacramento State University ""This book is completely full of wisdom and understanding. You are indeed fortunate if you are going to study and benefit from this book. Thank you to the authors for compiling and sharing their knowledge of children, music, and education."" Susan Smith, Collingswood Public Schools ""Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is a wonderful resource for music methods classes. Students love the connections the authors make to other curriculums and the hands-on experiences to gain a better understanding of music."" Connie Hale, Winthrop University"


Providing an excellent balance of necessary skills and methodology for teaching music in the elementary classroom, in addition to a wealth of useable and valuable materials, Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is current and modern with realistic expectations and strategies focusing on the use of music in the classroom, while maintaining the musical integrity. -Sue Metz, Associate Professor of Music, Sacramento State University This book is completely full of wisdom and understanding. You are indeed fortunate if you are going to study and benefit from this book. Thank you to the authors for compiling and sharing their knowledge of children, music, and education. -Susan Smith, Collingswood Public Schools Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is a wonderful resource for music methods classes. Students love the connections the authors make to other curriculums and the hands-on experiences to gain a better understanding of music. -Connie Hale, Winthrop University


Providing an excellent balance of necessary skills and methodology for teaching music in the elementary classroom, in addition to a wealth of useable and valuable materials, Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is current and modern with realistic expectations and strategies focusing on the use of music in the classroom, while maintaining the musical integrity. Sue Metz, Associate Professor of Music, Sacramento State University This book is completely full of wisdom and understanding. You are indeed fortunate if you are going to study and benefit from this book. Thank you to the authors for compiling and sharing their knowledge of children, music, and education. Susan Smith, Collingswood Public Schools Using Music to Enhance Student Learning is a wonderful resource for music methods classes. Students love the connections the authors make to other curriculums and the hands-on experiences to gain a better understanding of music. Connie Hale, Winthrop University


Author Information

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.

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