Jessica Slater|Dana L. Strait|Erika Skoe|Samantha O’Connell|Elaine C. Thompson|Nina Kraus
Longitudinal Effects of Group Music Instruction on Literacy Skills in Low-Income Children
Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University
children lowsocioeconomic backgrounds tend fall progressively behind higherincome peers course academic careers music training associated enhanced language learning skills suggesting music programs could play role helping lowincome children stay track academically using controlled longitudinal design impact group music instruction english reading ability assessed 42 lowincome spanishenglish bilingual children aged 69 years los angeles one year children received music training retained agenormed level reading performance matched control groups performance deteriorated consistent expected declines population extent change modest outcomes nonetheless provide evidence music programs may value helping counteract negative effects lowsocioeconomic status child literacy development