The most important factor is the choice of music, and this is where I can assist, having constructed an 8-hour playlist for schools. These musical constituents determine playlist selections. Faster tempi raise the heartbeat and music with lyrics demand more cognitive processing resources. Music of a major tonality is happier and more positive than minor music.
In particular, tonality, tempo, pitch and texture all play an important role in affecting our mood. How is music chosen to achieve different goals? Music components impact learning mood. Then the positive effects of music can work its magic in transforming the ambience in your classroom. Grumblings will subside and listeners will become more comfortable with this new addition to the environment. Research suggests an adjustment period of up to two weeks. Students might complain about the style of music, and also offer their preferences as a substitute. Introducing background music in classes requires a period of adjustment. Mp3 players such as iTunes have built in devices designed to condense dynamic (volume) variation. Some playlist compilations source tracks from several sources, so there is discrepancy in volume levels. The louder the music, the more distracting it becomes.Ĥ. Volume preference is highly individualistic, but people are less tolerant of loud music rather than soft music. The physiological and psychological effects of music listening occur whether or not people are deliberately attentive to it. The most distracting background music is fast vocal music chosen and liked by the student.
But with most vocal music, students listen and even sing along with the lyrics, and this distracts their attention. There are some exceptions such as Renaissance choral which has a sung Latin text. Almost always, students will choose the wrong music that is disruptive to their learning.Ģ. This is not about entertainment, but about establishing an environment to improve learning arousal. Do not let the students select the music. Knowing when to turn the music on or off will come with teacher experience, but there are some fundamental principles that apply when selecting background music for general school classrooms.ġ. It helps my creativity (Einstein is well known for associating music and creativity) It makes time go by fast, it helps me work quicker. It calms me before a large task and I stay focused for longer. It gives me a general feeling of well-being. It puts me in a positive frame of mind and a better mood. I get immersed in my own world and become more productive. Those who do, report the following positive benefits of background music: The majority of students like having background music in the classroom. As a general rule though, the more complex the learning task, the more distracting background music becomes. To improve the quality and/or quantity of workĪppropriately chosen music can improve classroom behaviour and atmosphere, which in turn improves learning outcomes. To improve classroom behaviour and atmosphereĢ.
There are two reasons teachers might experiment with background music in classrooms.ġ. It is used to reduce stress, create an illusion, manipulate perception, alter people’s emotional state, and to enhance well-being. Background music is used extensively throughout society, in marketing, sports psychology and medicine.
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