Effect of music education on the promotion of school performance in children.

TitleEffect of music education on the promotion of school performance in children.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2020
AuthorsSaid PMartins, Abramides DVenturini
JournalCodas
Volume32
Issue1
Paginatione20180144
Date Published2020
ISSN2317-1782
KeywordsAcademic Performance, Brazil, Child, Child Development, Educational Measurement, Female, Humans, Learning, Male, Music, Schools, Students
Abstract

PURPOSE: This study investigated the effect of music education on the repertoire of school skills in children submitted and not to music education.

METHODS: The study sample was composed of 80 children aged 8-12 years, of both genders, divided into two groups: 40 students submitted to music education (experimental) and 40 students not submitted to music education (control). Data were collected using the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS-BR) and the School Performance Test (SPT) questionnaire. The results were submitted to statistical analysis (paired sample t-test and repeated measures ANOVA) at a 5% significance level.

RESULTS: Results showed statistically significant difference between the groups, evidencing improvement in school performance and academic competence in the children submitted to music education.

CONCLUSION: The benefit brought by musical learning associated with different areas of education and health is of great relevance, representing an effective strategy in inclusive practice and promotion of physical and mental health in children.

DOI10.1590/2317-1782/20192018144
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PubMed ID32049150