RAMSR Research
RAMSR has been researched via randomised control trials.
- Three trials have been conducted, two in Australia, and one in Hong Kong, totalling 499 children, all in low socio-economic areas of each country.
- Evidence shows that children who participate in RAMSR, as delivered by their regular early childhood educators, show steeper growth in self-regulation, executive function, school readiness and social development, and a reduction in behaviour problems, compared to peers who do not receive RAMSR.
The trials also provide evidence that educators with no prior formal music training can be trained, online or in person, to deliver the program with high fidelity and positive outcomes for children, with teachers reporting increases in their capability and confidence.
Developing Early Childhood Teacher Confidence to Implement Classroom Music and Movement Activities
Rhythm and movement for self-regulation
A translational application of music for preschool cognitive development
Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) 2020 – 2021. RCT and follow-up. Research Brief
Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) intervention for preschool self-regulation development in disadvantaged communities: A clustered randomised controlled trial study protocol.
Implementation of a rhythm and movement intervention to support self-regulation skills of preschool-aged children in disadvantaged communities
Moving to the beat: Using music, rhythm, and movement to enhance self-regulation in early childhood classrooms
Impact of online professional development on Hong Kong kindergarten teachers’ confidence: An experimental study
