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Ubuntu!- I am because we are! - African music used as vehicle for the development of important educational domains.
van der Sandt, Johann
Free University of Bozen, Italy
Singing has long been a medium for promoting ideals of freedom, such as through freedom songs or movements like the Singing Revolution. Multicultural songs further contribute to cultural understanding and foster values like justice, equality, and inclusion. Beyond these ideals, singing supports the holistic development of children, helping them build the social and contemporary skills essential for thriving in the 21st century. When designed to nurture both musical and personal growth, learning experiences enable the emergence of the whole musician.
This workshop focuses on exploring the foundational elements of African music—particularly beat, rhythm, and movement—as tools for developing children’s cognitive, communicative, physical-motor, and social-emotional skills. Participants will actively engage in singing and dancing to African songs while discovering how these musical elements can enrich holistic child education.
The workshop provides a fun, dynamic, and multi-sensory experience, showcasing:
How to integrate physical, cognitive, social, and emotional learning areas for a well-rounded approach to children’s education.
The effectiveness of multi-sensory methods in teaching basic music concepts.
Ways in which music promotes group learning and teaches social skills like cooperation and adaptability.
