Mued Philosophy Paper
Mued Philosophy Paper
Mued Philosophy Paper
schools. Music class gives a safe space for so many misunderstood students, that without it they
would have no place to turn to. Keeping that in mind when choosing to become a music educator
music educator and I believe I have the motivation, desire, and skills to be that person for my
future students.
The music I share with my students I think is equally important as the environment I
cultivate in my classroom. You can learn so much through different types of music. You can
learn about different cultures, different religions, different regions, and people who are
considered different through their music. It can teach students they are not alone in how they are
feeling if they hear the right song. It can make them feel safe and feel seen. That is so important.
Students need to feel seen as how they are and a music classroom is the best place for that. Music
can take students out of the box people often place them in and give them the freedom to explore
Starting students in music classes at a young age is also so important. Music classes
accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in the areas of the brain that are
responsible for processing sound, language development, speech perception and reading skills
(Music). So not only is it great for their creative outlet, it actually helps them function as humans
faster. Getting students involved in creating music at a young age is so important to me and that
is why I plan on being an elementary school music teacher. That is where the foundation forms.
Where music class, playing instruments and singing is not seen as a bulliable offense. Too often
students are bullied out of their love of music because it is not seen as ‘cool’ by their peers on the
sports teams. I think instilling a mindset that music is in fact cool at a young age, in all students
can possibly affect how music is seen in the latter half of their K-12 careers. It is important to
make sure that the students know they matter above all else.
Works Cited
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20160616/Music-instruction-improves-cognitive-soc
io-emotional-development-in-young-children.aspx.