Universal Design for Science Music

Summary of Crowther, Adjapong & Jenkins (2023)

Background & Existing Knowledge

Music has been used to teach science, but its effectiveness in aligning with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles needs further exploration.

New Insights from This Study

 Science music can be used beyond memorization to encourage deeper understanding.
  Aligning music-based instruction with UDL improves accessibility and inclusivity.
  Active student participation in song creation enhances learning outcomes.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

1. Designing Inclusive Science Music Activities
     Use music to provide multiple means of representation for science concepts.
     Encourage students to create and modify science songs.
     Adapt music-based lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs.

2. Shifting from Memorization to Deeper Understanding
   Move beyond rote learning by integrating music with problem-solving tasks.
     Analyze song lyrics to understand scientific processes.
     Use music to create conceptual connections across subjects.

3. Encouraging Creativity in Science Learning
     Facilitate student-led songwriting sessions.
     Encourage students to perform and interpret science songs.
     Use music as a bridge between science and artistic expression.

Conclusion

Integrating science and music through a UDL framework ensures accessibility, engagement, and deeper conceptual understanding.

Reference
Crowther, G. J., Adjapong, E., & Jenkins, L. D. (2023). Teaching science with the “universal language” of music: Alignment with the Universal Design for Learning framework. Advances in Physiology Education, 47(491-498).

Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Universal Design for Science Music. Excellent Educator, 2(5), 5.

Read this issue:

💠Welcome

💠Music as a Tool for Science Learning

💠Rhythm and Rhyme in Learning

💠Poetry for Teaching Science Concepts

💠Songs for Science Learning

💠Universal Design for Science Music

💠Interactive Activities for Concept Learning

💠Back Cover-About the publisher