(Re)organizing the music curriculum as multicultural music education

2021 ◽  
pp. 025576142098621
Author(s):  
Alethea Cassandra de Villiers
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Cultural Hegemony ◽  
Multicultural Music Education ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Western Art ◽  
Policy Attitudes

Cultural hegemony permeates society and is spread through social institutions. These institutions socialize people into the norms, values and beliefs of the dominant social groups. Moreover, cultural hegemony is spread and perpetuated through education in the form of compulsory education, a national curriculum, national assessments, as well as the hidden curriculum. The cultural hegemony of Western Art Music is established as the standard of music making and is institutionalized in education systems, national curricula and national assessment practices because it is inherent in ideologies and decision making. To counter the dominant hegemony, multicultural education philosophies have been adopted in democracies. The purpose of multicultural education is to change the dominant hegemony and bring about transformation in policy, attitudes, curriculum, assessment, the language of instruction, and strategies for learning and teaching. In this article, I discuss and compare music curricula from South Africa and Australia to determine how multiculturalism is manifested in the curriculum content for music in schools. I also suggest possible frameworks for curriculum developers in democracies to consider, which would subvert the status quo and establish a counter-hegemony.

scholarly journals Multiculturalism of the modern city as a necessary condition for the modification of music-pedagogical education

2021 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 02015
Author(s):  
Marina Osenneva ◽  
Chen Ying
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Multicultural Music Education ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Characteristic Features

The article substantiates the need to integrate pedagogical communities in the context of multiculturalism as a social reality of contemporary urban life. The authors note the unity of the existence of such a phenomenon in the multicultural megacities of the polyethnic world in general, and in Russia and China, in particular. Nevertheless, training future teachers to multicultural music education is usually carried out locally based on the students’ country of residence, which today requires concerted efforts on the part of teachers-musicians of different countries, including Russia and China, of which each has its own view on the solution to this issue and a wealth of experience in the formation and development of students’ respect for different musical cultures within the country, in general, and metropolises, in particular. In this regard, the research aims to study the theoretical justification and testing of technologies for students to master the multicultural component of music education in the Russian Federation and China in the comparative context. To achieve this goal, the authors used theoretical and empirical methods. The scientific novelty of the research is based on a comparative analysis of the methodological foundations, the essence and content of the multicultural component of the music programs of the Russian Federation and China, as well as identification of common and characteristic features of pedagogical approaches, general and specific methods of multicultural education in the Russian Federation and China. The reliability and validity of the research results are proven by relying on the fundamental provisions of science, as well as consideration of the research problem from the standpoint of philosophical, general scientific, and specific scientific analysis.

scholarly journals ДИАЛОГ В ПОЛИКУЛЬТУРНО ОРИЕНТИРОВАННОЙ МУЗЫКАЛЬНОЙ ПОДГОТОВКЕ ДЕТЕЙ В УЧРЕЖДЕНИИ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inna Kobozeva
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Multicultural Music Education ◽  
Supplementary Education ◽  
Musical Activity ◽  
Multicultural Music ◽  
Additional Education

Объясняется понятие «поликультурность». Обосновываются необходимость воспитания у подрастающих поколений культуры межнационального общения и значимость в этом процессе диалога и образования. Рассматривается поликультурность в музыкальном образовании как средство воссоздания в содержании всех ценностей музыкальной культуры с целью целостного музыкально-культурного развития и самосовершенствования личности на основе национального и общечеловеческого идеала. Определяются ориентиры педагогической деятельности, направленные на развитие способности и потребности человека в творческом преобразовании окружающего музыкального мира в сочетании эмоционального и интеллектуального. Вводится понятие «национально-общечеловеческие ценностные ориентации», рассматривается их структура. Представлены результаты мониторинга педагогической практики, на основании которого определены проблемы современного поликультурного образования, связанные с процессом формирования у школьников навыков межкультурного сотрудничества и поликультурного диалогового взаимодействия, необходимых для музыкальной деятельности в условиях культурного многообразия России и всего мирового пространства. Рассматривается поликультурное музыкальное образование, определяющее новую область содержания образования школьников в учреждении дополнительного образования. Утверждается, что неотъемлемой частью поликультурного музыкального образования является поликультурно ориентированная музыкальная подготовка. Сделаны выводы о возможности ее реализации в учреждении дополнительного образования в соответствии с разработанными педагогическими условиями. The content of the concept “multiculturalism” has been given. The need to educate the younger generations of a culture of inter-ethnic communication and the importance of education in this process is justified. Multiculturalism in music education is considered as a means to recreate in the content of all values of musical culture with the aim of holistic musical and cultural development and self-improvement of the person on the basis of the national and universal ideal. The guidelines of pedagogical activity aimed at developing the ability and needs of a person in the creative transformation of the surrounding musical world in a combination of emotional and intellectual are defined. The concept of “national-universal value orientations” is introduced, their structure is considered. The results of monitoring of pedagogical practice are presented, on the basis of which problems of modern multicultural education related to the process of formation of intercultural cooperation and multicultural dialogue skills of schoolchildren, necessary for musical activity in conditions of cultural diversity of Russia and the whole world space are determined. Multicultural music education is being considered, which defines a new area of school education in the institution of supplementary education. Multicultural music training is said to be an integral part of multicultural music education. Conclusions have been drawn on the possibility of its implementation in the institution of additional education in accordance with the developed pedagogical conditions. It justifies the need to educate the younger generations of a culture of interethnic communication and the importance of dialogue and education in this process.

Assessment in Music Classes in China

2019 ◽  
pp. 338-357
Author(s):  
Dennis Ping-Cheng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Education Assessment ◽  
Music Assessment ◽  
Chinese Music ◽  
Curriculum Guidelines ◽  
Valid Assessment

This chapter outlines the historical background and current development of music education assessment in China. Following the revision of the national curriculum guidelines in 2011, the chapter analyzes (1) the value of the national standards at different school levels, (2) how the national standards affect teachers and schools, and (3) how much the teachers read/follow the guidelines in China. This chapter investigates and examines how assessment policy and practice are used in Chinese music classrooms from elementary, middle, and high schools. Furthermore, it discusses how local music teachers assess their music students and the effectiveness of the national curriculum guidelines used in music classes. The author determines that the current practice of music assessment at all school levels in China is too basic and not diversified. Designing a valid assessment that allows students at all levels to demonstrate their learning outcomes seems to be necessary for music education in China.

Pakistan’s Education Reform Test

2021 ◽  
Vol 120 (825) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Faisal Bari
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Choice ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
The Government ◽  
Provincial Autonomy

The Pakistani Constitution promises “free and compulsory” education for all, but 20 million children are not in school. Many who are enrolled receive poor-quality education: surveys show Pakistani students ranking among the lowest achievers in the world. This has led families in all but the lowest income groups to seek private alternatives for their children, weakening the constituency for improved public schools. Under Prime Minister Imran Khan, the government has pushed for a Single National Curriculum. Critics contend that it will not address lack of access or the poor quality of education, but that it could lead to restrictions on school choice, provincial autonomy, and linguistic diversity, while imposing a narrow vision of national identity.

scholarly journals Educational Utopia? the New Zealand Standards Approach Considered in the Light of the German Experience in Vocational Training

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Peter Kappert
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Federal Republic Of Germany ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Early Results ◽  
Role Players ◽  
And Training

<p>This thesis is concerned with both the direction and the appropriateness of the recently adopted standards-based approach in post-compulsory education and training in New Zealand, while particularly focusing on the implications this might have in formal post-school trades training. It evaluates the developments, the tenets, and the early results of the 'standards' movement within a socio-historical context and against the development of relevant policy formations and legislative changes. The central focus in this work is on the National Qualifications Framework, which is currently being developed under the auspices of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. This outcomes-focussed model, and related government-initiatives, represent a radial shift away from established learning and teaching practices in New Zealand, a move which is not uncontested for both pedagogical and pragmatical reasons. An analysis of these developments is discussed with reference to those in apprenticeship training and policy in the Federal Republic of Germany, which includes the intention, as expressed by the major role players in the Republic, to develop an educational framework model. The principles, scope, and structure, as they relate to these framework models, are analysed from a comparative perspective, and certain points are highlighted. This thesis contends that despite fundamental divergence in training cultures and systems in the two countries, it is recognised that the common aim of the framework approaches is to improve the correspondence between the world of education and work as well as to enhance the educational pathways for students. This, it is argued, are commendable and valuable aims; not in the least because it has also the potential to bridge the 'vocational/academic' divide - an increasingly invalid division in modern-day societies. This is reflected in a strong focus in these framework models on the promotion, and implementation, of an integrated learning and teaching approach which is supported by the notion introduced by Michael Young that qualifying is a continuous process. This concept is now generally endorsed by the major role players in both Germany and New Zealand as being an important one, in that it is supportive of the macro aim of furthering national economic progress. The author, however, contends that educational, progress cannot simply be assumed because a new educational, or qualifications, framework is being introduced. Its foundation needs to be pedagogically sound and based on sufficient research while an (over)reliance on a single assessment strategy for application to all of post-compulsory education and training cannot be accepted as valid from an educational viewpoint. The thesis concludes with advocacy for more critical research into the NQF.</p>

scholarly journals Multicultural-Based Curriculum Conception

AL MURABBI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-102
Author(s):  
Asmuki ◽  
Achmad Yusuf ◽  
Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Multicultural Education ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Child Psychology ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
World Science ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Relevance Principle

This study aims to describe about 1) Classification of multicultural-based curriculum in various points of view, (2) Principles and Principles of multicultural-based education curriculum preparation. This research is designed in the form of library research. The results of this study concluded that (1) classification of Multicultural Based Curriculum from three points of view, namely First: Concept and Implementation Perspective is classified into 3 namely (a) Ideal Curriculum (b) Factual Curriculum, and (c) Hidden Curriculum. Second: The Structure and Subject Matter Perspective is classified into 4 i.e. (a) Sparated Curriculum. (b) Broad Fields Curriculum (c) and. (4) Integrated Curriculum. Third: The Scope of Use perspective is classified into 3 i.e. (a) national curriculum, (b) state curriculum,(c) and school curriculum.  (2) Principles in designing a multicultural-based curriculum namely (a) The Principle of Child Psychology, (b) the Principle of National Sociology, (c) the Principle of Development of World Science and Technology, and (d) the Principle of Pancasila as the Philosophy of the Nation. While the Principles of Curriculum Preparation in Multicultural Education include: (a) relevance principle, (b) flexibility, (c) continuity, (d) efficient, and (e) effective.

scholarly journals El lenguaje musical y las nuevas tecnologías en las enseñanzas profesionales de Música / The Musical Language and New Technologies in the Professional Music Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
María del Mar Bernabé Villodre
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Educational Experience ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Musical Language ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Traditional Institution ◽  
Nuevas Tecnologías

ABSTRACTThe Ministry of Education of the Generalitat Valenciana has long been investing in digital renewing their classrooms; this has led to teachers having to amortize the investment without enough training to harness these resources. This communication includes an educational experience in the classroom Musical Language of Professional Music Education in a conservatory of Valencia. The process of adapting a more traditional institution (Conservatories of Music) in their pedagogy that compulsory education centers, is more complex than in these other institutions. In this communication the adaptation of teaching is shown to apply this new technology should facilitate both their work and learning this subject students Musical Language conservatory. The problems that led to the use of the whiteboard in this subject, in escasísima (if not null) tradition also show that all experiences are limited to Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary; as well as the training needs of teachers in the specialty of Musical Language to use this resource in their classes.RESUMENLa Consejería de Educación de la Generalidad Valenciana lleva muchos años invirtiendo en la renovación digital de sus aulas; lo que ha llevado a que el profesorado tenga que amortizar dicha inversión sin formación suficiente para aprovechar dichos recursos. Esta comunicación recoge una experiencia educativa en el aula de Lenguaje Musical de las Enseñanzas Profesionales de Música, en un conservatorio de la Comunidad Valenciana. El proceso de adaptación de una institución más tradicionalista (conservatorios de Música) en cuanto a su pedagogía que los centros de educación obligato-ria, es más complejo que en estas otras instituciones. En esta comunicación se muestra el proceso de adaptación del docente para poder aplicar esta nueva tecnología que debía facilitar tanto su labor como el aprendizaje de esta materia a los estu-diantes de Lenguaje Musical del conservatorio. También, se muestran los problemas que supuso el uso de la pizarra digital en esta asignatura, de escasísima (cuando no nula) tradición porque todas las experiencias se limitan a Infantil, Primaria y Secundaria; así como las necesidades formativas de los docentes de la especialidad de Lenguaje Musical para poder utilizar este recurso en sus clases. Contacto principal: [email protected]

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