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Play Mozart to tackle poor behaviour, teachers urged
Teachers should play Mozart in the classroom to help calm unruly children and improve their work, according to a new book published today. The soothing sounds of symphonies and string concertos and have been deployed as weapons in the fight against crime at train stations and other public spaces in recent years. (29/09) Read
Keyword(s) : String, Teacher, Mozart, Concerto
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