Reflectional Journal #1

Edith Pacheco
Music 373
Reflection Journal#: 1 (Date: 08/24~09/18)


o In this unit, we learned about the different ways children learn. Some children are visual learners and some can learn by listening to instruction. We also learned about rhythm, music notes, and how to incorporate music into the classroom.

o We learned these things in different ways and in a way that children of a young age learn best. For rhythm we clapped and tapped at a steady beat to understand that this is rhythm. We later learned that this beat is a quarter note. We chanted and clapped to songs at first and then incorporated singing. We then identified the different beats of a song to music notes. I confirmed that I am definitely a visual learner. I was able to better understand the music notes associated with a song when the notes were drawn on the chalkboard along with the lyrics.

o It was important for me to learn these things because I will be working with young children and this helped me remember that as a child you learn better with visuals and simple steps. For example, I learned that you could incorporate music to a first day of class to use as an icebreaker and learn children’s names. I also think that using music for this type of situation or to for any other subject not just music is a motivating and fun way for kids to learn. It’s like when you can’t get a catchy tune from your mind. If a catchy tune for math or sciences

o It is important for the children in elementary school to learn these concepts because it is a great time for them to be exposed to music and learn to appreciate it for all of its benefits. Children who have an incline to music at this age or discover that playing an instrument or singing comes easily to them they can further develop this skill. It is a great way for children to interact with one another especially at the beginning of a school year. Also, music is a good way to teach a concept in another subject. For example, when we hear a catchy tune we tend remember it and sing it over and over again. If a math concept is taught with a catchy tune then children will be singing the tune over and over again memorizing the concept.