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in the everyday teaching

Using Music and Rhythm. in the everyday teaching. of English Language. in Malaysian Schools. 1. What does the research tell us?. 2. Problems . 3. Practicalities. So, where are we going today?. Introduction. The changing face of education. Why use music and rhythm?.

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in the everyday teaching

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  1. Using Music and Rhythm in the everyday teaching of English Language in Malaysian Schools

  2. 1. What does the research tell us? 2. Problems 3. Practicalities So, where are we going today?

  3. Introduction The changing face of education

  4. Why use music and rhythm? What does the Research say?

  5. 1. Music Enhances Brain Function

  6. Fun! Children are: captivated motivated fascinated enlightened 2. Music Use Improves Motivation and Emotional Well-being

  7. Music will leave its impression on students, and they will remember not only the words but the grammatical structures for the rest of their lives. Blodget, T. (2000). Teaching the Target Language through the Lyrics of Melodic Music. Retrieved 5 8, 2011, from Songs for Teaching: http://www.songsforteaching.com/musicapaedia/teachingtargetlanguagethroughlyrics.htm 3. Music Use Assists Memory

  8. 4. Music Use Develops Phonology and Natural Rhythm

  9. 5. Music Use Improves Language Listening Skills

  10. 6. Music Use Assists With Literacy

  11. 7. Music Provides a Cultural Framework for Language Learning

  12. ‘...In the language arts module, pupils are trained to show appreciation of and demonstrate understanding of texts read, sing songs, recite rhymes and poems as well as produce creative works for enjoyment. ‘ ...’Able to sing action songs and recite jazz chants with correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation...’ 8. Music Use is in the Syllabus

  13. Problems – Why Aren’t Malaysian Teachers Using Music More?

  14. 1. Lack of music training

  15. 2. Teachers are not all confident singers

  16. 3. Lack of Audio Equipment and CDs

  17. 4. Not all songs are suitable

  18. 5. Complaints about noise.

  19. Practicalities – Some Simple and Effective Strategies

  20. 1. Focused Listening Using Popular Songs

  21. Nursery Rhymes Ready-made chants Making your own chants: 2. Using Chants and Rhymes

  22. Traditional Songs 3. Using Simple Songs

  23. 4. Actions and Moving to Music

  24. 5. Use Musical Instruments

  25. 6. Using Stories with Songs

  26. 7. Using Songs to Teach Grammar

  27. 8. Overcoming the Noise Problem

  28. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! 9. Be a Lifelong Learner

  29. Conclusion: It’s well worth the effort that may be required to overcome obstacles and delight our students with as much music as we can manage.

  30. Ruth Wickham, Brighton Education Training Fellow, IPGKDRI. ruth.wickham@gmail.com

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