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Achkasova, Natalya – Online Submission, 2013
This article invites teachers to consider how to strengthen links between English, music, arts, and acting, maximizing the potential for children to become successful language learners at a young age. It will show how children's opera can act as a catalyst for learning and using the language. The findings demonstrate that teaching English with a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, English Instruction, Communicative Competence (Languages), Young Children
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Newman, William E. – Social Studies, 1970
A rationale and specific suggestions for the limited and well-chosen use of opera to illuminate historical and cultural phenomena. A bibliography includes sources for background information on plots, music and composers. (JB)
Descriptors: History Instruction, Humanities Instruction, Music Activities, Opera
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Miller, Samuel D. – Music Educators Journal, 1984
Suggestions are made for introducing opera to children when they are in kindergarten and in the lower elementary grades. Opera is a form of artistic excitement involving many elements especially well-loved by children and natural to them, including music, costumes, acting, dancing, scenery, and imagination. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Music Activities, Music Education, Opera
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McGirr, Paula Ifft – Childhood Education, 1995
Children can complement all areas of their language learning with music, and can enhance their musical activities with language. Opportunities to experience sounds, language, and rhythmic movement support the learning and development of the whole child. Activities dealing with children's books that have musical themes, song picture books, and…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1969
Organized flexibly, these 17 unit outlines are arranged to provide articulation with lower levels, utilization of student-preferred material, and coverage of the most essential instructional aspects of music appreciation in an increasing order of complexity. Each unit outline contains (1) aims and objectives, (2) vocabulary, (3) suggested and…
Descriptors: Bands (Music), Choral Music, Educational Objectives, Music Activities
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Bracken, Khlare R. – Social Studies Journal, 1997
Provides a rationale for using classical music as the basis of interdisciplinary units in elementary social studies. Recommends beginning with a series of humorous pieces to familiarize students with classical music. Includes many examples for utilizing pieces related to geography and history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Creative Teaching, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education