[etni] Fw: re: In favor of songs
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- Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:34:42 +0200
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From: sara bertisch - sbertisch@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: In favor of songs
I also believe in using songs as basis for language acquisition. Has anyone
tried my audio CD entitled Up and Down in English with their preschoolers?
Shana Tova
Sara Bertisch
Leah wrote:
> Kara made a good point - kids learn a lot of their original language from
> songs. Check out my CD of songs for every Chag. My students love them and
> sing along to the lyrics. http://www.morahleahmusic.com
Kara wrote:
> Since I base my teaching on songs and games, I have to speak up here.
> Incidently, I currently teach children from pre-K through 2nd grade in
> after-school groups, and enrichment in 4th-6th grades in elementary
> school.
> Songs are an excellent way to help students remember vocabulary and
> sentence structure, along with teaching them correct pronunciation.
> Speaking and
> writing cannot be completely separated - a student who learns to speak
> correctly is more likely to write correctly. You can even use songs to
> teach reading by handing out the lyrics, and if they don't want to sing
at
> least
> have them listen and follow along. Songs and games don't turn lessons
into
> a free-for-all if the same discipline is maintained. If a song is taught
> properly - explain the lyrics, have children repeat them, use hand
motions
> or pictures when appropriate - the children will have a much better idea
> of what's going on.
> I hope it's clear that I'm not suggesting that it's not important to
teach
> the basics of reading. I'm suggesting that songs and other activities be
> used in conjunction with the regular curriculum.
> Yes, I've also heard students ask why they should bother learning songs,
> but I've also been asked why they need to do homework or dictations.
> Children
> don't always realize when they're learning. As for the question "Why
can't
> English teachers teach like other teachers?", teaching a foreign language
> is different. Those same students have already learned several hundred
> songs
> in Hebrew, many of which, whether they realize it or not, were used to to
> teach them vocabulary.
> So keep singing!
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