Training with a Beat

The Teaching Power of Music
1. Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-1-57922-000-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 247 mm, Gewicht: 499 g

Music holds amazing power over us. While it permeates and gives rhythm to our lives, most of us take it for granted and rarely consider its impact and potential. Training with a Beat is a lively introduction to understanding that force, and applying it to training.This practical "how-to" guide is written with the musical layperson in mind. The author reveals in straightforward language why music is a critical learning resource, explains the necessary concepts and terms, and concludes with vivid examples of practice and a list of suggested resources. He provides all the background and tools to enable trainers and educators confidently to use music to improve learning.A valuable and extensive appendix lists recommended CDs and offers track-by-track examples of potential training applications.Readers of this book will:Discover how music contributes to learning Understand music theory principles relevant to learningKnow how to select music appropriate for different training situationsDiscover effective musical games and activities and how they teachUnderstand the related legal and copyright issues This unique resource will be welcomed by trainers, facilitators, presenters and adult educators looking for additional tools to add impact to their material and improve learning outcomes.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Millbower, Lenn

Weitere Mitwirkende

Johnston, Chuck

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Top Ten Reasons to Use Music in Learning, Prologue, Part One: Music Explored, 1 Music and You 2 The Birth of Music 3 The Triune Brain 4 The Left Right Brain 5 Brain Vibrations 6 Musical Intelligence 7 Music and Learning. Part Two: Music Explained 8 The Musical Pulse 9 The Musical Sound 10 Musical Styles Part Three: Music Applied 11 Teaching with Music 12 Teaching with Lyrics 13 Musical Precautions 14 Training with a Beat, Appendences

Über Autor(innen)

Lenn Millbower formerly of the Disney University and Disney Institute, is an accomplished music arranger, experienced corporate trainer, and professional instructional designer. Residing in Orlando, FL., he has written and conducted training seminars for Florida based theme park and entertainment companies. Mr. Millbower's specific focus is on interactive learning activities that combine entertainment with learning. Mr. Millbower is a Professor at Southern College, Orlando, FL. and President of Offbeat Training, Inc. Margaret Parkin has a Master's degree in Training and Development and a Master Practitioner qualification in Neurolinguistic Programming. Founder and Principal of Training Options, she has worked with individuals, groups and major organizations for over 20 years, helping them with her innovative and refreshing approach to training. She is a well-known speaker at conferences and symposia around the world. Her first two books, Tales for Trainers and Tales for Coaching are also both published by Kogan Page.