"THE ROLE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN ENHANCING SOCIAL ADAPTABILITY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS"
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
early music literacy, rhythm training, cognitive development, primary school students, pedagogical strategies, executive functions, academic performance, neuroplasticity.Abstract
This article explores the pedagogical and psychological significance of early music literacy and systematic rhythm training in the cognitive development of primary school students. In the context of modern primary education, music is examined not merely as an aesthetic discipline, but as a potent cognitive tool that enhances neuroplasticity, memory retention, and spatial-temporal reasoning. The study analyzes the correlation between structured rhythmic exercises and the improvement of academic performance in fundamental subjects such as mathematics and language arts. Furthermore, the paper provides evidence-based pedagogical strategies for integrating rhythm-based activities into the standard primary school curriculum to stimulate executive functions, focus, and analytical thinking in young learners.
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