Using Popular Music as a Teaching Tool: A Literature Review

Using Popular Music as a Teaching Tool: A Literature Review

By discussing some of the most notable research findings that discuss teaching with popular music, this study details the importance of using popular music and media literacy in a learning environment, the pros and cons of implementing popular music in the classroom, as well as the implications and potentials that popular music can carry as an educational agent. Because the practical use of popular music for educational purposes is still limited, this literature review aims to provide useful tips and advice for educators, parents, and scholars.