The Effect of Music-Based Intervention on Linguistic Skills: A Systematic Review

Ow Su Sinn(1), Poon Chiew Hwa(2), Cheong Ku Wing(3), Shelly Cooper(4),


(1) Universiti Malaya
(2) Universiti Malaya
(3) UCSI University
(4) University of Nebraska Omaha

Abstract

Music-based approaches, including singing and movement, have received an extensive examination by researchers. Previous study results have revealed that music-based approaches improved young children’s music skills and enhanced social, linguistic, and logical thinking skills. This review characterizes and compares existing studies to investigate the use of music and movement to improve linguistic skills. This systematic review followed the SPIDER search tool by investigating the samplings (S), the phenomenon of interest (PI), design (D), evaluation (E), and research type (R). This systematic review includes studies published between 2001-2018 with participants ranging from 4 to 12 years old. The authors investigated the designs of 20 articles. 

Keywords

music and movement, young children, linguistic skills, song-based, music education

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