Intelligence could play a role in how quickly people learn music, according to new research on the early stages of learning to play piano.
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Earlier this week, the VOICES conference featured two days of talks from science educators and communicators who use music to share ideas about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Findings include correlations between music lessons and self-regulated decreased screen time, increased social and verbal skills, better time-management skills, and more for children ages 7 to 17.
A new four-year research project, by Birmingham City University and national music charity Youth Music, has highlighted the importance of music education for young people at risk of educational exclusion.
Albert Einstein might have said imagination is more powerful than knowledge, but if the school curriculum is anything to go by, knowledge takes precedence when it comes to Australian teaching.
To most Filipino parents, the future of their child is shaped by a good college education. In fact, many college graduates take up master’s degrees, and a good number continue on to get doctorate degrees to maximize their career and
If you teach music in your classroom, and feel squeezed by the increased time dedicated to STEM subjects, you might not realize that you have a secret educational weapon.
The arts can be a source of joy in a child’s day, and also come in handy for memorizing times tables.