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		<title>Musical Rhymes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you happen to have an auditory / musically inclined learner who is learning to read? (I do.) If so, try using books with a lot of rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration in them. Auditory learners are &#8216;tuned in&#8217; (literally) to sounds and patterns in sound. Plugging into this strength in their learning style can enhance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Music and Learning, and the &#8220;Opportunity Gap&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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