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Songs And Salamanders: Investigating The Relationship Between Music And Environmental Education, Walker Nyenhuis
Songs And Salamanders: Investigating The Relationship Between Music And Environmental Education, Walker Nyenhuis
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
Environmental education and creative arts such as music have complemented each other for many years. This capstone project investigates the relationship between the two disciplines by asking the question: How can environmental educators use music to increase students’ understanding of the natural world? Focusing on the professional development of environmental educators and other informal educators is important because these individuals will have many opportunities to promote connection between students and the natural world throughout their careers. Musicians and songwriters such as the Banana Slug String Band and Joe Reilly provide invaluable examples of musical experiences that both inform and entertain …
How Can Music Most Effectively Be Used In The English Learner Classroom, Robert Ryden
How Can Music Most Effectively Be Used In The English Learner Classroom, Robert Ryden
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
Music is an omnipresent part of everyday life. Whether it’s in the background or the foreground, music is everywhere. This capstone project aims to deliver the best answer to the question: How can music most effectively be used in the EL classroom? Effectively using music in the EL classroom involves understanding how to thoughtfully select the right music for the right situation, how to use music to build community and social skills among students, and how music can be used to positively impact the language learning process. Through this project, educators are also given the opportunity to participate in a …