Singing in the Education of Children (original) (raw)

The paper argues the educational benefits of daily singing for children in the language of instruction. It explores the nature of a song as a cohesive acoustic event, the challenges of conceptualizing songs as objects of thought, and the implications of these aspects for children's learning. The distinction between "singing songs together" and "studying music" is emphasized, as the act of singing fosters essential auditory, cognitive, and imaginative skills necessary for deeper learning across multiple curricula.