An innovative project to reinforce learning through music.
The Voltaire Nursery School in Dijon was awarded an award during the 5th edition of the Chercheurs en Actes Prize for its educational initiative “The Symphony of First Names”, a project aimed at reducing skill gaps between students through the use of music . This prize, created by GMF in partnership with the Scientific Council of National Education, rewards educational actions based on scientific research, promoting equal opportunities, educational inclusion, the development of socio-behavioral skills and an adapted educational evaluation.
The Symphony of First Names: music as a learning lever
As part of a study conducted by neuroscience researchers, teachers at the Voltaire school explored the impact of music on reading skills and academic success. Their project, “The Symphony of First Names,” uses personalized “score cards” for each child, facilitating musical activities structured around synchronization, anticipation, and inhibition. These exercises develop cognitive skills essential for learning to read, and the first results are promising: the students who participated in this approach obtained better scores on national CP assessments, with notable progress compared to the control group.
« By strengthening cohesion between the teaching team and including families, we have succeeded in creating a stimulating and inclusive environment which contributes to equal opportunities for success for each student. », declares a teacher involved in the project.
In addition to the Dijon project, other winners include the Collège Sacré-Cœur in Rennes with a program for the inclusion of assistance dogs to develop the emotional intelligence of students with disabilities, the Collège Pablo Picasso in Nice which uses videos 360° to fight against school phobias, the Camus-Sermenaz high school in Lyon with its 3PM support program for 3rd Prépa-Métiers students, and finally the Valenciennes Denain district with an innovative project aimed at improving documentary reading of students.
National recognition for innovative education projects
The Chercheurs en Actes Prize, organized by GMF, aims to encourage and reward educational practices based on scientific research. In addition to the Voltaire school in Dijon, other establishments were recognized this year for innovative initiatives such as the inclusion of assistance animals at the Collège Sacré-Cœur in Rennes or the support for students in difficulty as part of the 3PM Excellence program.
A strong commitment to education and research
Since its creation, the Chercheurs en Actes Prize has valued the initiatives of teachers and teaching teams who are committed on a daily basis to the well-being and success of students. This award highlights the importance of scientific research in the evolution of educational methods and helps promote inspiring and inclusive approaches within the education system.
