Affect of Music on Students Learning
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the findings that we obtained from the study and also their social implications. Besides that, some recommendations for future research on the topic also will be put forward.
5.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
The findings will be summarised according to the aims of the research as stated in chapter 1 (refer to 1.2). .In this research, researchers are interested to find the effect of music on students’ performance, the type of music that affects students’ performance and the teachers’ opinion on using music in their lessons.
5.2.1 The effects of music on students’ performance
Students performed worsewhen they used music while doing their work. Most of the students scored higher marks when music was not played while they did the test compared to those who did the test without music. Furthermore, the time taken by the students who did the test without music was shorter compared to those who did the test with music. Although those in the control group finished the test earlier they still performed better compared to the students in the experimental group.
5.2.2 The type of music that affects students’ performance
Majority of the students stated that the type of music that they think can improve their performance while studying is instrumental. Because of that, we used instrumental music during our experimental researches.
Students felt that the music with lyrics (vocal) could not improve their performance while studying. Students stated that the lyrics distracted them and they could not improve their performance.
5.2.3 Teachers’ opinions on using music in their lessons
The findings show that all teachers agreed that music could aid students’ learning process. However, most of them did not use music in their lessons. There are a few reasons for this. Music seemed to distract students’ attention. Completing the syllabus is another reason given.The teachers were quite
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the findings that we obtained from the study and also their social implications. Besides that, some recommendations for future research on the topic also will be put forward.
5.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
The findings will be summarised according to the aims of the research as stated in chapter 1 (refer to 1.2). .In this research, researchers are interested to find the effect of music on students’ performance, the type of music that affects students’ performance and the teachers’ opinion on using music in their lessons.
5.2.1 The effects of music on students’ performance
Students performed worsewhen they used music while doing their work. Most of the students scored higher marks when music was not played while they did the test compared to those who did the test without music. Furthermore, the time taken by the students who did the test without music was shorter compared to those who did the test with music. Although those in the control group finished the test earlier they still performed better compared to the students in the experimental group.
5.2.2 The type of music that affects students’ performance
Majority of the students stated that the type of music that they think can improve their performance while studying is instrumental. Because of that, we used instrumental music during our experimental researches.
Students felt that the music with lyrics (vocal) could not improve their performance while studying. Students stated that the lyrics distracted them and they could not improve their performance.
5.2.3 Teachers’ opinions on using music in their lessons
The findings show that all teachers agreed that music could aid students’ learning process. However, most of them did not use music in their lessons. There are a few reasons for this. Music seemed to distract students’ attention. Completing the syllabus is another reason given.The teachers were quite
References: APPENDICES A A Sample Of Sudoku Test B A Sample Of IQ Test C A Sample Of Questionnaire For Teachers D A Sample Of Questionnaire For Students