Parents & Teachers

TOP 3 REASONS WHY TV & RADIO

HAVE YOUR STUDENTS HYPNOTIZED!

Attention Parents & Teachers...

Have you ever wondered why children seem to have such an easy time remembering songs they hear on the radio, but may struggle with remembering their multiplication facts? Have you ever heard your middle school student repeating lyrics from the latest music video effortlessly, but when you asked them what an Exponent was they were at a loss for words? Why does this happen? The answer is simple. Radio and music videos use three important elements, we call them the three R's, “Rhyme, Rhythm & Repetition”. Let's take a look at each one. When you use “Rhyme”, you automatically build connections and relationships between words and concepts. In other words, you create relevance. Anytime you have relevance signals are sent to the brain that say “this is important, remember this”.

The second important element is Rhythm. When you use “Rhythm”, you involve the body. You turn what is being heard into a kinesthetic sensation – it becomes an experience! How many times have you heard your favorite song and immediately began bopping your head, snapping your fingers, patting your foot, or even breaking in to a dance? That's because music in general is something you feel. Everything from the various instruments being used, the tone and pitch of the performer's voice, the tempo, and the wide range of treble and bass frequencies produced by these elements constitute a vibratory force that's felt all over the body. Not to mention all the intense emotional states that music can cause us to have. It simply can't be resisted.

The third important element is “Repetition”. We all know that when something is seen, heard, or done over and over again, it becomes second nature. Radio is notorious for being very repetitive and making things stick in your head – with virtually no effort on your part! Another reason music is so effective in relation to learning is that music helps us to “let our guard down”. It causes us to relax more and doesn't require intense focus and concentration in the way traditional teaching methods do. You just simply relax and listen. Think about it, do you have to to try to listen to the radio, of course not, you just listen. When this happens, you automatically go into an “Alpha” brainwave state, in which your subconscious mind becomes more receptive and your more likely to retain information. This is how you find yourself repeating lyrics and jingles or quoting one-liners from movies. Music also has a powerful way of engaging us on the physical, mental, and emotional levels all at once – synchronizing the various “modes of learning”.

Meet Your Students Where They Are

In the book “Music and Learning” by Chris Brewer, 1995, Brewer states: “Songs, chants, poems, and raps will improve memory of content facts and details through rhyme, rhythm, and melody. Teaching these to students or having them write their own is a terrific memory tool”. The main point to understand is that it's very important to meet your students where they are, and there's no denying that music is an immensely powerful medium for doing just that. Parents, imagine your students approaching their schoolwork with the same vigor and enthusiasm as they would picking up the latest release from their favorite recording artists. Teachers, imagine how engaged your classroom would be if you were able to communicate, inspire and motivate your students by presenting their academic material to them in a language that they could relate to! How much easier and fun would your job as an educator be?

Let's face it, TV and Radio aren't going anywhere anytime soon, but that doesn't mean you have to “play the background” and allow mainstream media to be the primary influence in the development of your children and students. You can use “Rhyme, Rhythm & Repetition” to your advantage, and doing so creates huge rewards that are long-lasting and esteem-building. Our library consists of 14 incredible subjects that range from the Pre-K level to middle-school and include titles like: ABC's, Counting, Multiplication, States & Capitals, The Solar System and MORE! (CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR CATALOG) So if you're ready to take your student on a “Rhythmic Remedy” adventure, make an investment today in a powerful resource that will be certain to provide both you and your child with huge rewards. Music Based Learning from the Hip Hop Edutainment Series® – Where “Rhyme, Rhythm & Repetition” come together to create the ultimate “Edutainment” experience!