Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze teachers' utilization and perceptions of the music textbook, aiming to identify implications for the development of textbooks aligned with the 2022 revised music curriculum.
 Methods A survey was conducted from February to March 2023 among music teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools. 80 in-service teachers participated in the survey. To analyze the perception of music textbooks according to teachers' school level and teaching experience, we conducted cross-tabulation and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and applied the Scheffé test as a post-hoc test.
 Results Teachers preferred music textbooks that included a diverse genre of music pieces, which can be effectively used in music class. When choosing pieces for class, elementary school teachers tended to opt for famous or popular pieces, whereas middle and high school teachers looked for pieces where evaluation criteria were clearly evident. Secondly, teachers' perceptions varied depending on their school level regarding the number of pieces included in the textbook and the level of activity and theoretical explanations presented. Thirdly, in terms of music textbook design for the 2022 revised music curriculum, teachers preferred the size and readability of the sheet music within the music textbook based on their school level. Depending on their years of experience, teachers also emphasized the importance of designs that creatively and engagingly arranged various content.
 Conclusions This study offers insights for the development of music textbooks that align with the 2022 revised music curriculum and can be effectively utilized in the classroom.

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