The Effect of Background Music on Classroom Productivity

Written By Lillian Craton

Sara Summerfield

This presentation will explore the effects of background music on classroom productivity. This research was completed in a Primary Montessori environment, where 3, 4, and 5-year olds are present. Weeks of no music, classical music, instrumental Disney music, and instrumental guitar music were tested. This presentation will provide insight into what type of background music, if any, led to students being the most productive.

  • Sara Summerfield is an early childhood education major with an emphasis in Montessori graduating in May 2022. Her experiences at Lander include being a part of Teaching Fellows, serving on Lander's SGA, presenting at the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators conference, earning the Honors College Medal, and winning the Thayer Award. After graduation, Sara has plans to teach in a Primary Montessori classroom in Irmo, SC.

Lillian Craton
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