Abstract
The study sought to find out the role of computer technology in music education in Colleges of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana. It aimed at surveying the use of computer technology for teaching music and exploring the instructional prospects for computer technology usage in music in Colleges of Education. The study employed Rogers’ Diffusion Innovation theory and descriptive survey research method. Data was collected from the respondents using questionnaire, interview, and observation. The study revealed that even though about 90% of the music tutors have good academic qualification and over five years teaching experience, lack of competence in handling computer technology in teaching music among some music tutors and incoherent ICT initiatives hindered proper application of computer technology in the field of music education. It is however envisaged that increasing access and coherent computer technology initiatives will be paramount for the teaching of music in the Colleges of Education. Keywords: COE DOI : 10.7176/JEP/11-3-15 Publication date: January 31 st 2020
Highlights
Background of the StudyThe application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in sectors of human endeavour including education seems to be a paradigm shift from the normal traditional concepts of operations towards a more refined and transformational processes with significant enthusiasm
This process of computer integration would create more motivated environment that sustains interest and happiness in music lessons and a good platform for permanent learning. This theory backed the study to find out the motivation behind students’ choice of music as an elective subject The prospects of computer usage in music education come with some deficiencies that cannot be overlooked in an effective integration process. These deficiencies involve: a) music teacher’s lack of knowledge on the use of computers b) inappropriateness of the physical conditions of the class environment c) insufficient number of computers for students d) lack of software e) lack computer programs f) lack of technical assistance This study addressed the above deficiencies looking at possible suggestions and recommendations to encourage technology use and especially computer technology integration for effective music education in Colleges of Education in Ghana
The question one must ask is; what are the educational goals for music teaching in the Colleges of Education in Ghana, and what available technologies are prescribed for music lesson delivery? To answer this question, this study looked at the prospects of computer technology in Colleges of Education in the Volta Region
Summary
Table below shows the responses in terms of the state of the tutors’ teaching experiences and their professional qualifications. Four (4) tutors (54.1%) had over 10 years teaching experience with M.Phil. Representing 85.7% are duly qualified and one (1) representing 12.5% has not met the requirement. This implies that almost 90% of the sampled colleges have no challenges in terms of tutor qualification. In terms of tutor’s teaching experience, majority of the tutors had gained teaching experience over seven (7) years which places colleges of education in a comfortable position for effective delivery.
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