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I have just started introducing music into my math
classroom and would like any suggestions for CD's to use.
I've noticed that some of the classical is too fast and
energetic for the calming effect I'm hoping to achieve.
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John Dunn /blockquote>

Hi, Lynsey.

My wife has used music in her high school art classes. I believe
that she once chose Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" and it went over quite
well.

However, the use of music is something of a land mine and I'm just
the kind of guy who is responsible for that.

All of my life, I have ...See More
Jun 14, 2005
Lynsey Gough /blockquote>

Thankyou Jon,

i can see what you mean, thanks as it has given me a good slant to
look into.
i am not sure how i am going to study it yet and what means of
methodology i will use. i might stick to interviews of teachers who
use it regularly and literature on the subject, rather than
introducing i...See More
Jun 15, 2005
Dee Ann /blockquote>

Read the book called "Music with the Brain in Mind" by Eric
Jensen, music in the classroom is a good thing! You will be
amazed how well the students learn and behave.

On 6/15/05, Lynsey Gough wrote:
> Thankyou Jon,
>
> i can see what you mean, thanks as it has given me a good slant
t...See More
Jun 17, 2005
John Dunn /blockquote>

Hello, Dee Ann.

Please be careful about making or believing in any absolute
pronouncements! It's not without reason that we have the old saw that
says the only thing certain in life is death and taxes.

"Music in the classroom is a good thing!" will only be true IF!!!!

My advice: Try it, ye...See More
Jun 18, 2005
Mary /blockquote>

On 6/14/05, John Dunn wrote:
> Hi, Lynsey.
>
> My wife has used music in her high school art classes. I
believe
> that she once chose Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" and it went over
quite
> well.
>
> However, the use of music is something of a land mine and
I'm just
&...See More
Jun 21, 2005


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