CURRENT RESEARCH ON THE VALUE OF MUSIC EDUCATION
FROM "MUSIC AND THE INTELLECT" by Liora Bresler Phi Delta Kappan
September 2005 pages 24-31
Studies show a connection between the study of the "arts" and intellect. Intellect is defined as the qualities, skills, and sensibilities we expect in real life intelligence of business people, physicians, educators, and scholars. These include the ability to set goals, to show initiative, to go beyond a formula, to persevere, to be fully involved, and to strive to do one's best. These abilities grow out of complex tasks that call for higher level thinking, a sense of ownership, and a sense of pride in one's work. The study of music is an inherently intellectual activity.
When it comes to talent development, the arts education community has always had a little secret that is generations, if not centuries, ahead of the rest of the field of education: expose young people to a variety of forms and modes of expression, give them opportunities to explore and perform in their areas of interest, provide resources and encouragement that escalates their levels of technique, performance, and attitude ... Joseph Renzulli
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September 2005 pages 24-31
Studies show a connection between the study of the "arts" and intellect. Intellect is defined as the qualities, skills, and sensibilities we expect in real life intelligence of business people, physicians, educators, and scholars. These include the ability to set goals, to show initiative, to go beyond a formula, to persevere, to be fully involved, and to strive to do one's best. These abilities grow out of complex tasks that call for higher level thinking, a sense of ownership, and a sense of pride in one's work. The study of music is an inherently intellectual activity.
When it comes to talent development, the arts education community has always had a little secret that is generations, if not centuries, ahead of the rest of the field of education: expose young people to a variety of forms and modes of expression, give them opportunities to explore and perform in their areas of interest, provide resources and encouragement that escalates their levels of technique, performance, and attitude ... Joseph Renzulli
MeneSpace/MenePages
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