Picture song books can be used to enhance language arts skills. (JH)

A preschool child's participation in group singing systematically increased after individual training sessions were conducted outdoors during regular recess. The experimental design was a controlled individual analysis, multiple baseline design across different songs. (Author/ED)

Part of a section, "Concerts on Campus: Should Students Be Involved?

ENGLISH AND PUERTO RICAN LYRICS, INCLUDING MUSIC, OF 14 PUERTO RICAN CHRISTMAS SONGS ARE PRESENTED. THE SONGS CAN BE TAUGHT IN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. FOLK SONGS, FOLK DANCES, PRAISES OF THE CHRIST CHILD AND OF THE THREE WISE KINGS, AND RETELLINGS OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY CONSTITUTE THE REPERTOIRE. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND THE MEANINGS OF…

A COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION HAS PREPARED A SUGGESTED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REFLECT THE HETEROGENEOUS INTERESTS OF JUNIOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND TO SERVE ALL APPLICANTS, WHETHER THEY BE TRANSFER, TERMINAL, OR ADULT STUDENTS. THE ASSOCIATION GOALS ARE (1) TO OFFER A GRADED MUSIC CURRICULUM, (2) TO INSURE ADEQUATE FACULTY OF…

This program, one of those included in "Effective Reading Programs...," is used as a supplementary program for over 400 first graders in 17 classes at eight elementary schools. The children, most of whom are white, come from middle-income families in a small city. The program was developed to strengthen the basic reading program by using…

Contemporary media, including films, music, tape, and filmstrips, which are appropriate in religion classes and in value education are discussed. Reviews of 75 short films describe the film and in most cases also give discussion questions. Distributors and rental charges are included. Popular folk and rock songs pertinent to contemporary issues…

This songbook contains some 77 songs, with words and music, reflecting the daily life and culture of the people of Czechoslovakia. The text is designed for use, as supplementary material, in the Defense Language Institute's "Czech: Basic Course." (RL)

Described is a music program for students with reading learning disabilites. It is explained that the program was designed to teach fundamental music skills, to teach visual/motor and auditory skills through music activities, and to evaluate the effect of music skill development on language reading skills. The daily routine of music exercises,…

Any topic, in this case Frogs, can be related effectively to all areas of the curriculum for an exciting and enjoyable reading/language experience. (JH)

Musical experiences can be used to sharpen young children's auditory, visual and oral skills.

Ways in which education for the use of leisure time can be integrated with existing curriculum areas are explored. (GW)

Studies the success of Music Television (MTV), the only cable "narrowcaster" that has survived and prospered. Claims that the promotional power of rock music has altered the marketing and revised the nature of contemporary music. Finds that "music you don't have to watch" is becoming a record industry rarity. (NKA)

Educators need to develop teaching strategies that allow children to explore creative musical processes that will nurture musical skills, self-awareness, and imagination. A sequence of five lessons encompassing language arts and music demonstrates how students can develop creativity by writing haiku and then composing music to accompany the poems.…

Suggestions are made for choosing popular songs for classroom language study and for promoting their appreciation and interpretation. Examples are included. (MSE)