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“Music in our schools is considered to be an extra-curricular activity in which you teach your students a few patriotic songs and bhajans that children are not interested in.” quote by Shankar Mahadevan
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“Music in our schools is considered to be an extra-curricular activity in which you teach your students a few patriotic songs and bhajans that children are not interested in.”

Shankar Mahadevan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Music is often relegated to a peripheral role, taught only through rote patriotic songs that fail to engage children.

In simple terms: Music is treated as a side activity with uninteresting songs.

Key Takeaway

Integrate diverse, student‑centered music experiences.

Themes

education culture engagement curriculum motivation

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • classroom lessons
  • after‑school programs
  • community concerts
  • music therapy

Key Concepts

pedagogy cultural relevance student agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we make music relevant to students' lives?
  • What songs reflect their identities?
A Different Perspective

Students may resist unfamiliar genres, limiting impact.

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