Wide Walls Music, Language and Social-Emotional Learning - Dr Maggie Broderick
Let’s start 2025 with a wonderful conversation with Dr. Maggie Broderick about social-emotional learning and the similitudes between music and language learning!
Maggie is an Associate Professor and Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education at National University in San Diego. With over 20 years of experience in education, both in higher education and K-12, she is a leader in curriculum development and is passionate about fostering social-emotional learning in students.
Throughout her career, Maggie has held multiple leadership positions, including Curriculum Director and Director of Advanced Research Center. She has also spearheaded numerous initiatives at the intersection of educational innovation and research.
In this episode, we discuss her research and insights on social-emotional learning as well as the impact of the pandemic on students. We also explore the intersections and similitudes between music and language learning, and the impact of technology.
Find more about Maggie’s work:
References from the episode:
- “Motivation and Momentum” (book)
- “How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms” (book)
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