2. Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí Faculty of Humanities School of English Bachellor Degree in English Using music in Elementary Education Professor: Olda Cano de Araúz Students: Eva Batista Paola Flores Anellys González Fourth Year Morning Session 2012

3. Music, is considered a Universal language that promotes reading, creativity, and comprehension skills all at the same time. The correct use of music can engage, motivate, focus, reward and provide the maximum environment for learning. Moving to the right music can compliment and cement in the skill/lesson/goal you are trying to teach.

4. E IGHT WAYS TO USE MUSIC FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING 1. Music relaxes the mind and lowers stress levels that inhibit learning. When used effectively, it increases alpha levels in the brain, boosting memory and recall and allowing the brain to access reserve capacities.. 2. Music acts directly on the body Specifically on metabolism and heartbeat. Listening to certain types of music can trigger the release of endorphins, producing a tranquil state that leads to faster learning.

5. 4. Music is mathematical. Certain musical structures stimulate specialized brain circuits, allowing learners to decode complex ideas more easily. 3. Music stimulates and awakens Reviving board or sleepy learners and increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain.

6. 5. Music inspires emotion Creating a clear passage to long- term memory. 6. Music is a stage-changer It can be used effectively to get students into an effective learning state.

7. 8. Music is a powerful anchor that moors learning in memory. 7. Music is a universal language, uniquely capable of crossing cultural barriers and training in ethnic traditions and values. It can set a dramatic stage for lessons in history, foreign language, sociology, political studies and geography.

9. M USIC IN L EARNING E NGLISH Music in the classroom can grab students' attention and create stimulating lessons. Music is an important tool for students who are just learning English or those who are native speakers. For new English students, music provides new vocabulary, various accents and cultural expressions. For native speakers, music offers a new way to study and grasp a concept. Using music to teach English can be done at all grade levels, but it's important to choose an appropriate song.

10. Language and music are the two ways that human beings use to communicate and express themselves through sound.

11. T EACHING E NGLISH WITH MUSIC TO C HILDREN Children are drawn to nursery rhymes, rhythmic activities, and songs as key texts in building concepts of reality. Songs promote the use of hand gestures, puppets, and rhythmic movement, and the format enables public performance. All of these encourage abilities that are not addressed in more traditional language teaching methods. Songs amplify important stress and duration elements, and intensify normal vocal contours in speech. In this way, music reproduces the way caregivers speak to their children, which has been shown to increase their understanding and acquisition of language.

12. T EACHING A DULTS USING MUSIC Most young adults/adults who follow the EFL lessons are not complete beginners, meaning that they already have some prior knowledge of the language, whether they have acquired it through regular school education or through personal experience. Usually, adults begin the course either to prepare for exams in their regular school/university or for career progression, sometimes just for personal reasons.

13.  Music contains authentic language  It is easily obtainable  It provides vocabulary  It improves students´grammar and cultural aspects  Music is fun for the students  It can provide valuable speaking, listening and language practice in and out of the classroom.

14.  New vocabulary can be introduced to students through songs.  Songs can suit the needs and interests of students.  Students can acquire the grammar features of the target language.  Students can experienced variety in accents.  Song lyrics can be used in relating to situations of the world around us.  Songs create a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

15.  Songs allow all students to participate.  Songs allow for quick review.  Songs are sticky.  Students make a connection between print and spoken language.

16. Expose children to a variety of music from a young age. Different music has different tempos and rhythms so exposure to all genres of music, according to some experts, helps brain development.

18. S TRATEGIES OF USING MUSIC IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION  It is important to know that people use music to create desired moods, to make us happy, to enjoy movement and dance, to energize, to bring back powerful memories, to help us relax and focus.  Music is a powerful tool for our personal expression within our daily lives it helps "set the scene" for many important experiences.  Music helps people to learn easily and interactively a language.

19. W HAT TEACHERS HAVE TO KNOW WHEN TEACHING ? If teachers have to help students to learn a new language through music, they have to take into account the following steps:  To know the individual needs of the students.  To make sure if the students know what is going on in class.

20. T EACHING E NGLISH WITH MUSIC Vocabulary Is one of the key elements in learning a foreign language Writing Is one of the elementstha t help students to write correctly Reading Helps students to read fluently Speaking Students can speak without problems Pronunciation Help students to deliver the language fluently THE USE OF POPULAR MUSIC FOR TEACHING ENGLISH HELPS STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE A GOOD SKILL IN DELIVER A FOREIGNN LANGUAGE.

21. C ONCLUSION Music makes cultural ideas accessible to all students and increases the capacity of the working memory, while providing a structured context for long-term recall of words and phrases. It also creates good atmosphere in the classroom thus increasing the motivation. Students relate to songs and find learning vocabulary through songs interesting and amusing rather than tedious.