Music Videos in the Classroom Lesson 1
Lesson Objectives
In this lesson:
Students will discover the basics of why a music video is beneficial to student learning
Students will be able to determine how music videos can be utilized in the classroom setting
The Problem
Many times, classroom teachers find it difficult to relay information to their students in ways that allow for the greatest amount of student understanding. Students are also distracted in the classroom by modern technologies and pop culture, which makes it difficult for some teachers to relate to their classroom on a more personal level.
What You Need to Know
With the growing number of distractions in the world around students today, it is important to find ways to better capture their attention and keep them interested in their learning. This can be done by allowing students the opportunity to memorize song lyrics instead of facts and sing instead of sit taking notes. While some students are able to take notes and learn with no problems, this will not be the case for every student in every classroom. By introducing music videos, an alternative form of education, which can reach a new group of students is being introduced to help achieve greater understanding.
Have you ever found yourself singing or humming along to music on the radio without realizing you knew the words to the song? Imagine applying this to student learning. You could hear soft humming during a quiz or test, and realize that you have done something to reach your students and help them learn in a way that is meaningful to them.
There is no limit to the possibilities in a classroom that uses music videos. When music videos for a particular subject, or topic, are not readily available, it is possible for a teacher (or other adult) to create a music video for classroom use (More information in lesson 3). The beauty of music videos that have been uploaded to the internet, is that they can also be used to help students study from home. Just as we would not expect students to learn everything in the classroom using more traditional methods, such as note taking, we should realize that they will need access to the materials when completing assignments or preparing for an exam while at home.
There are many great examples of classroom music videos available on the internet, and in lesson 2 we will discuss how to determine if a video is appropriate and beneficial for your classroom. To get a better look at what is available, check out the links here.
What Did You Learn in This Lesson
Take a few minutes to reflect on the information given in this lesson. In what ways do you believe that music videos can benefit your classroom now, and in the future?
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