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Paula Martins Said1, Dagma Venturini Marques Abramides2
1Programa de Pós-graduação em Fonoaudiologia, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo - USP - Bauru (SP), Brasil.
Purpose:
This study investigated the effect of music education on the repertoire of school skills in children submitted and not to music education.
Methods:
The study sample was composed of 80 children aged 8-12 years, of both genders, divided into two groups: 40 students submitted to music education (experimental) and 40 students not submitted to music education (control). Data were collected using the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS-BR) and the School Performance Test (SPT) questionnaire. The results were submitted to statistical analysis (paired sample t-test and repeated measures ANOVA) at a 5% significance level.
Results:
Results showed statistically significant difference between the groups, evidencing improvement in school performance and academic competence in the children submitted to music education.
Conclusion:
The benefit brought by musical learning associated with different areas of education and health is of great relevance, representing an effective strategy in inclusive practice and promotion of physical and mental health in children.
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