In recent years, there has been overwhelming interest by many researchers based on how active participation music impacts on educational activities especially for young school-going children. Besides the inherent attachment to music that cultures all over the world hold, music presents opportunities for young students that go beyond the musical sphere (Pitts, 2012).
The value of music in educational studies is largely associated with its contribution to the developmental enrichment and social enjoyment. Music influences a number of things including intellectual development, literacy and numerical skills, language, and general attainment levels (Rauscher & Gruhn, 2008). What is more, music engagement with music boosts creativity, particularly in cases such as improvisation where the musical activity in question is creative in nature (Schmidt & Madura, 2011).
Besides the associated academic benefits associated with music in education, music is also a source of cultural enrichment and enjoyment (Schmidt & Madura, 2011). Therefore, I believe that selecting music as my preferred media type will make the project work fun to do. Involvement in music can only improve individual perceptions if it culminates in positive learning outcomes (Rauscher & Gruhn, 2008). Active participation in musical activities such as singing, dancing, and playing instruments is an enjoyable social experience by its very nature particularly when shared with others.
All in all, music prepares young minds with the foundational abilities required to learn and achieve in other fundamental academic subjects. It also allows them to acquire the knowledge and capacities necessary for lifelong success. By focusing on music as my selected media type, I intend to find out the several ways through which music supports growth in the various educational domains and learn how music experiences aid to improve student’s social life.
References
Pitts, S. (2012). Chances and choices: Exploring the impact of music education. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Rauscher, F., & Gruhn, W. (2008). Neurosciences in music pedagogy. New York, NY: Nova Biomedical Books.
Schmidt, C. P., & Madura, W. -S. (2011). Advances in social-psychology and music education research. Burlington, VT: Ashgate.
