The Powerful Effects of Music on the Brain

Goals and Objectives of this Course:

• Use prompts about music and the brain, to describe assumptions and insights of practitioners, researchers and self, including how the information relates to professional education practice and growth.
• Analyze your personal experience with, and use of, music in various areas of your life.
• Apply the social-emotional benefits of music for every learner by designing or adapting a classroom activity to fit your classroom that addresses social-emotional learning.
• Examine the benefits of music education for students with disabilities in a classroom setting, and create learning experiences to serve students in your school/classroom.
• Explore ways to advocate for music education in your school.