Literature Review “The arts are a fundamentally important part of culture, and an education without them is an impoverished education leading to an impoverished society” stated Hetland and Winner (14). Music has been an integral part of education since the invention of the alphabet song. According to Kelley & Sutton Smith, “children are natural, instinctive music makers. However, when we expose children to music through singing and playing instruments, they become more proficient and develop musical skills earlier.” (6).
“Young children between the ages of 3-6 need appropriate environments if they are to thrive” (Crosser 8) and studies reveal that this occurs through active exploration. As seen in the Ministry of Education’s ECCE curriculum, exploration can occur through exposure to the various art forms as they foster both hands-on and minds-on experiences. “They can support children’s growth and learning and help them reach new levels of competence”(Bredekamp and Rosegrant, 7). The article by J.Bullard “How the Music Center Enhances Children’s Development” on education.com, further emphasizes the need and benefits of music in a child’s development. It states, “When music is incorporated in the early stages of education …show more content…
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed in 1983 by Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Gardner’s nine different intelligences account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. (Thomas Armstrong 65). The Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposes a major transformation in the way our schools should be run. It suggests that teachers be trained to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, and much
“Young children between the ages of 3-6 need appropriate environments if they are to thrive” (Crosser 8) and studies reveal that this occurs through active exploration. As seen in the Ministry of Education’s ECCE curriculum, exploration can occur through exposure to the various art forms as they foster both hands-on and minds-on experiences. “They can support children’s growth and learning and help them reach new levels of competence”(Bredekamp and Rosegrant, 7). The article by J.Bullard “How the Music Center Enhances Children’s Development” on education.com, further emphasizes the need and benefits of music in a child’s development. It states, “When music is incorporated in the early stages of education …show more content…
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed in 1983 by Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Gardner’s nine different intelligences account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. (Thomas Armstrong 65). The Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposes a major transformation in the way our schools should be run. It suggests that teachers be trained to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, and much