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United
Teacher
August 22, 2003
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Drumming up student
achievement
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Westminster fifth-graders use rhythm to improve concentration.
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Evelyn Soo's fifth-grade students from Westminster Avenue in Venice energetically
drummed for family and guests at a special presentation June 11. The event
was designed to share how rhythm was used throughout the year to help the
learning environment of the class. Soo, an National Board Certified teacher
was inspired to bring rhythm and drumming into her classroom by the Drumming
for Your Life Institute.
"Drumming builds a deep sense of community, releases stress, and assists
with classroom management," says Soo, who attributes much of her students'
increased academic success to the drumming. "Drumming rhythms increase my
students' focus and concentration, and more class time is spent on teaching
and learning."
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