Name
2178 - Resonant Classrooms: Bridging Science, Sound, and Well-Being
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Description
Drawing on Nikola Tesla’s description of the universe in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration, this paper reimagines music education as a unifying, embodied, and integrative practice.Background:Research in music, movement, and memory confirms that embodied engagement enhances learning, recall, and emotional regulation. Neuroscience and polyvagal theory further emphasize rhythm and vibration in shaping human experience, from attention and affect to interpersonal connection and well-being. Studies in embodied cognition (Wilson & Golonka, 2013) reinforce the idea that learning is deeply rooted in sensorimotor experience.Aim:This paper introduces the concept of the resonant classroom, positioning resonance not only as a physical phenomenon but also as a pedagogical principle that bridges science, music, and human connection.Method/Framework:Drawing from interdisciplinary research (2010 - 2025) and practical classroom applications, the paper proposes the Resonant Learning Circle, a six-phase model translating scientific principles of vibration into music education. The phases include: Feel (tactile exploration of vibration through instruments and the body), Hear (engaging with sound as rhythm, tone, and frequency), See (visualizing vibration through waveforms, patterns, and color), Move (embodying rhythmic structures through movement and breath), Reflect (expressing emotional and imaginative responses to resonance), and Connect (sharing experiences to foster empathy, unity, and co-regulation).Summary of Main Ideas:Each phase provides multisensory access points to music learning. Together, they generate an integrative learning effect, harmonizing sensory, cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. Resonance is explored not only as a physical phenomenon, but also as a metaphor for intercultural, interpersonal, and intrapersonal harmony.Conclusion/Implications:The resonant classroom framework advances music education as a pathway to resilience, compassion, and shared humanity. It aligns with ISME 2026’s theme Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All and expands STEAM education by showing how musical practice can illuminate scientific principles through embodied, creative learning. This paper contributes a novel, praxis-oriented model grounded in science yet resonant with humanistic values.
Location Name
210A - Poster Gallery
Session Type
Poster Presentation
Presenter(s)
Nada Martinovic
Poster Board
1