I downloaded 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies' an orchestra piece from Tchaikovsky's famous dance from the Nutcracker Suite. It is described as bright, calming and mystical and it is exactly like that. I see similarities with the Mozart Effect and I believe I would use this piece in my classroom quietly playing in the back ground to raise the energy of my students.
The Mozart Effect is an inclusive term signifying the transformational powers of music in health, education, and well-being. It represents the general use of music to reduce stress, depression, or anxiety; induce relaxation or sleep; activate the body; and improve memory or awareness. Innovative and experimental uses of music and sound can improve listening disorders, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, autism, and other mental and physical disorders and injuries.
(The Mozart Effect Resource Centre, n.d).
The Mozart Effect Resource Centre,(n.d.) Frequently Asked Questions. Retieved on 18 August 2009 from:http://www.mozarteffect.com/MoreOnTME/FAQ.html
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Hi Deb
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Hi Deb
ReplyDeleteHow right you are. In fact music is played for all sorts of effects in the classroom. One example is for focus and concentration. Background music is played while students study, read, or write to:
icrease attention levels
improve retention and memory
extend focused learning time
expand thinking skills
Daniel Kobialka's "Velvet Dreams and Celtic Fantasy" are 2 soundtracks played to facilitate relaxed focus.
Cheers Kay
A website you might be interested in to learn more about music in the classroom is:
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