When students are at home doing work, they’re likely to be listening to some sort of music. Most students like the sounds while studying, including myself. The music can help to calm the mind while taking in the information of the lesson. When you think about studying, you most likely will think about calm lofi or instrumental music, but in some cases, these genres aren’t what helps students.
When I think about studying, I think about putting on my headphones and listening to Frank Ocean or Everything Goes with Emma Chamberlain (my favorite podcast). Not only is this to hear my favorite songs, but it’s to help me focus on the subject I’m trying to take in. Especially when writing, music can give you the feeling of creativity you need to create quality content.
Schools should allow students to listen to music with their own personal listening devices when the teacher isn’t actively teaching.
In college courses, students are seen with phones on either their desks or the table they’re using. Most college students do the actual work they’re given wherever they’re living or in other studying environments and most likely, they’re listening to music. Starting to get kids in the habit of learning while listening to music can positively impact their learning and make it more likely for them to continue on to college.
An article from National University goes into detail on the science behind the matter. Dr. Masha Godkin, a professor in the Department of Marriage and Family Sciences, states, “Music activates both the left and right brain at the same time, and the activation of both hemispheres can maximize learning and improve memory.” The research done on the subject shows even further how music can help with learning in school.
Music can be very helpful when it comes to students’ education, but there are some guidelines that need to be put into place. When teachers are actively teaching, students should be listening to the lecture or whatever the teacher is going over. This is a time where students should respect their teachers and other students who are trying to learn by paying attention to the lesson being taught. Not only does listening come into play, but also if the lesson has a more active conversation, students should be actively engaged in the conversation to better understand the topic.
