ABC of musical intelligence development in schools: Special on Music Day

ABC of musical intelligence development in schools: Special on Music Day

~Lalit Kishore

Educational psychologist Howard Gardner has propounded the learning theory of multiple intelligences which is capable of addressing the learners' diversity and accommodating multiple learning styles leading to inclusion and equity in learning.

 Musical intelligence is one of nine proposed intelligences and most teachers feel shy to recite and sing in the classroom since this intelligence involves skillfulness in writing poems, lyrics of songs, singing and appreciating musical quality and musical patterns in a piece of music. 

A good number of children require use rhythms and word patterns in communicating content to assist in their learning. However, teachers themselves require training in enhancing their musical intelligence and

Here is an ABC poem on developing musical intelligence of teachers.

A: Awareness and appreciation for emotional power of music 

B: Basic insights into structure of musical notes in percussion instruments

C: Cognitive development through content learning in soft musical environment 

D: De-structuring prose content and restructuring it in pattern poems or rap songs

E: Elementary knowledge and reasonable use of rhythm, pitch, timbre, melody in communication and musical speech

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