What the facility does
Research in music education, educational programs, educational and pedagogical activities.
Areas of expertise
The research carried out within our infrastructure focuses on documenting the impact of learning music during early childhood (0-5 years) and childhood (6-12 years). We study in particular the effects of music on cognitive function development, emergence of language, and reading, writing and math skills. Our goal is to promote complementary ways to encourage academic success in the short, medium and long term.
Research services
- 30-person experimentation room,
- Observation room,
- Resource centre,
- Computer lab,
- 2 Disklavier pianos,
- Full Orff Instrumentarium.
Sectors of application
- Education
- Healthcare and social services
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Mus-Alpha Laboratory | Full Orff Instrumentarium | Musical education |
| Disklavier pianos | Music – Teaching | |
| Early childhood musical instruments | Musical education | |
| Computer equipment | Data processing | |
| Integrated cameras | Indirect observations | |
| Video conferencing system | Virtual communication |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Musiques et capacités cognitives – reportage vidéo | http://www.radio-canada.ca/emissions/decouverte/2011-2012/Reportage.asp?idDoc=174308 |
| Les sons et le sens - article | http://pourparlerprofession.oeeo.ca/septembre_2011/features/sounds.aspx |
| Profil nouveau chercheur 2010 – reportage vidéo | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lsKp8O4wUY |