I have used music in the classroom in limited ways. I definitely will have to make more use it. I learned in another course that Music of the Baroque was especially good for retention of learning.
Shirley
I have used music in the past and have students making negative comments about the music I choose.
I have used this in the past and haven't done it in a while. I will start doing this again.
i have used musice for the excercises for the our automotive lab excercises and it creates a great atmosphere that last through out their training. Music gets played in many repair shops to create comfort and focus on their tasks.
I need to try this! Do you play it before class? At all during??
Marilyn,
it can be very helpful if used properly in the right environment.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Sounds like something I need to try.
Doretha,
music really can help calm nerves & bring a nice atmosphere.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I enjoy music in the classroom and my students do as well. It helps to create a peaceful environment.
I like to use music at the beginning of class because I feel it helps to energize the students. I do not use music every week, but I would say it is close to every other week. It also depends on the group of students. Last term, I had an eight o'clock English class. One a week, we would have a dance (Cupid shuffle) to help wake us up for a period of learning.
Tiwauna,
I like the idea of using it in connection with breaks as its a nice way of reminding everyone to come back.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I totally agree. This has been very instrumental as an ice breaker, keeping a calm atmosphere during group interaction, as well as during breaktime. When used as a tool for break, students would listen use the sound to keep them on track of their break times
charlene,
it can definitely be used powerfully to help with calming nerves & even with retention of information.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I use music whenever it is possible, I think learners in all age groups benefit from listening. It has definitely been a positive experience in our clinic, patients as well as students like it, instructors as well!
Grace,
this is great as it shows your flexibility & willingness to work with the students to make them successful
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I too have used music but in my case in the lab while we are working on our projects and labs. I find playing music releases,tensions and the students relax and concentrate more on the projects.
Since I teach a medical coding class and sometimes students become so overwhelmed I have allowed them to listen to music using their ear phones, and I have found out that they are improving with their answers and they are not complaining as much.
I agree, it can be a good pick me up for early morning classes. It can also set the mood for the day. depending on the type of music.
That's such a good use of incorporating music into the classroom. I'm going to give it a try, too!
Ted,
I like your emphasis on music being the uniting factor, that is a great point.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
