ISSN: 3048-9121 (Online)
Excellent Educator Issue 2(5), March 1, 2025
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Songs for Science Learning
Excellent Educator, Volume: 2, Issue: 5, Page: 4
Summary of Silva, Mignaco & Prosdocimi (2024)
Background & Existing Knowledge
Music has been recognized as a tool for enhancing cognitive and emotional development in education, but its impact on bioscience learning remains underexplored.
New Insights from This Study
Creating bioscience-themed songs improves student motivation.
Music enhances content retention through repetition and rhythm.
Collaborative songwriting fosters engagement and teamwork.
Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research
Integrating Music in Bioscience Education
Develop original songs to explain complex bioscience topics.
Use rhythm and melody to reinforce key terminology.
Encourage students to compose and perform bioscience-themed songs.Enhancing Student Engagement
Incorporate musical activities into traditional science lessons.
Use music as a tool for interactive group learning.
Encourage students to create musical mnemonics for difficult concepts.Strengthening Cognitive and Emotional Learning
Utilize music to create a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.
Use songs to improve memory recall and conceptual understanding.
Foster teamwork through collaborative song creation and performance.
Conclusion
Using music in bioscience education improves engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention, making science more accessible and enjoyable.
Reference
Silva, E. F., Mignaco, J. A., & Prosdocimi, F. (2024). Biosongs: Enhancing cognition and emotional development through an active teaching-learning method in biosciences. Brazilian Journal of Development, 10(3), 1-25.
Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Songs for Science Learning. Excellent Educator, 2(5), 4.
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