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Developing Reading Skills Through The Use Of Music, Toni Baffaro Hobbs Jan 2001

Developing Reading Skills Through The Use Of Music, Toni Baffaro Hobbs

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Music is a powerful language that can enhance a classroom. This project was designed to support early literacy by using music. Songs were chosen and activities designed to supplement a beginning reading program. A compact disc of the songs was created to use in conjunction with the activities. It is hoped that the utilization of singing and reading together will not only help children learn to read but also foster a love for reading.


A Model Music Curriculum For Elementary-Level Students In Taiwan, Mei-Fang Ho Jan 2000

A Model Music Curriculum For Elementary-Level Students In Taiwan, Mei-Fang Ho

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The purpose of this project was to develop a model music curriculum for elementary-level students in Taiwan. With the current music curriculum utilized recently in Taiwan, this project will help the elementary-level students to develop their music potentials. In addition, teachers can educate students according to their level oflearning at different periods of time. To accomplish this purpose, a review ofrelated literature was conducted. Additionally, selected materials were obtained and adapted for use.


The Mathematics Of Sound: Integrating Music Into A Math Curriculum, Shawn William Meacham Jan 2000

The Mathematics Of Sound: Integrating Music Into A Math Curriculum, Shawn William Meacham

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The purpose of this project was to develop prototype lesson plans that connects and integrates musical and mathematical concepts at the 5th grade level. Both musical and mathematical concepts can be enhanced when studying the correlation between the two subjects. This project will provide lesson plans and activities using the Washington State Essential Academic Leaming Requirements as a basis for the concepts being taught. The goal of the project is to inspire teachers to use integration throughout the curriculum. An integrated curriculum develops and supports the coherence of ideas and concepts taught within our schools. By fostering our natural instinct …