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The educational material we are presenting was created to teach reading (in the Greek language) to first-grade students, using rhymed verses that were turned into songs. The music-literacy program was implemented and researched for its impact on reading skill acquisition in a long-term qualitative study, confirming positive results in terms of fluency, prosody, expression, and text comprehension. Additionally, both internal and external motivation were developed, students became aesthetically and culturally aware, utilized their musical intelligence, and their further engagement with music and literature was enhanced. Cooperation, group cohesion, and functionality were also strengthened, as well as the formation of a positive image of the school. The material consists of 36 units, with half of the songs simulated on traditional Greek songs and the other half being original compositions by Greek composers. Recorded for use by teachers, featuring model singing and karaoke, played on natural instruments. Includes a Student’s Book and Workbook, as well as a Teacher's Guide with suggestions for interdisciplinary activities and educational collaborations.
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Angeliki Konstantakopoulou
Angeliki Konstantakopoulou is General and Music teacher in primary education. She holds a PhD in Music Pedagogy from the Department of Music Studies of the University of Athens, a Master in "Language, Art and Culture" from the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of Patras and a degree in classical guitar. She is conducting postdoctoral research on the use of lyrics and songs to develop reading skills in early school age and special education. Her educational and research interests are related to the integration of music and other arts in educational act.
