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Teaching Music in The Elementary Grade

This document discusses the importance of teaching music in elementary schools. It outlines general and specific objectives, such as developing an appreciation of music as an art, language, and science. It explains that the primary goal is to develop a love of music in children by allowing them to experience it as composers, interpreters, and listeners. The benefits of music in children's development are also outlined, such as enhancing cognitive skills, improving motor skills, and helping creative thinking. Music is discussed as an art form, a language for communication, and an exact science. The role of music in areas like nationalism and culture is also presented.

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Teaching Music in The Elementary Grade

This document discusses the importance of teaching music in elementary schools. It outlines general and specific objectives, such as developing an appreciation of music as an art, language, and science. It explains that the primary goal is to develop a love of music in children by allowing them to experience it as composers, interpreters, and listeners. The benefits of music in children's development are also outlined, such as enhancing cognitive skills, improving motor skills, and helping creative thinking. Music is discussed as an art form, a language for communication, and an exact science. The role of music in areas like nationalism and culture is also presented.

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MODULE

IN

TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADE

PREPRARED BY

DELAILA ROSITA-VILLANUEVA

LIPA CITY COLLEGES

G.A. SOLIS STREET, LIPA CITY


GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Ascertain how music plays an integral part in in the growth and development of
children.

Develop a perception of music as an art, a language, and a science.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Discuss the three groups of people present in the music-making experience.

Explain the role of music influencing one’s life.

DIRECTIONS

Read and understand the module carefully.

Perform any indicated task religiously and submit project/activity a week before
any major examinations.

ACTIVITY

Activities will be announced after every discussion.


Introduction

Music has always been a part of man’s culture. Throughout the history, we can
see many different instances where music has a place in our lives. As infants, our
parents (especially our mothers) sang to us lullabies to comfort and put to sleep. As
children, we grew listening to songs that taught us about the world we live in- [laces,
people, customs, things, nature, and events. Music awoke in us feelings, right conduct,
faith, values, and noble ideas, such as nationalism and love of country. To an
individual, music can be a cherished personal possession-it may have sentimental
value. As a collective people the value of music may be greatly multiplied-it may unify
people toward a common goal, or it may intimidate and discourage an opposing foe.

Such is the wonderful nature of music. Yet, if we look into our educational
system, why are subjects such as music and arts always overlooked? Why are these
generally the first to be eliminated when there budget constraints? There is a huge
talent of pool of young musicians in our country, yet for the most part, this potential
remains untapped. Support for music and arts are relatively inadequate, considering
our population to be already pegged at 100 million. There have been many good
intentions done in the past, but we need to back up those intentions with a clear
direction. We begin by establishing a foundation why music must be integrated into the
elementary education and its benefit.

Think: Music- Why teach it?

Our primary goal is not to create a future audience who will watch and listen to
recitals, concerts, musicals, and opera productions. We are not bent on training children
to be professional concert pianists, divas, rock stars, rappers, actor-musicians,
recording artists, composers or the like. We do not expect them to represent our
country in international competitions and bring honor and bring prestige to our nation.
Our foremost goal is simpler, honest, less ego-centric, yet practical and noble. Our
main goal is to develop in them a love and enjoyment for music –to teach them
how to attain satisfaction whether they may be composers, interpreter, or
listeners.
In teaching music, we must be able to give children equal and various
opportunities for them to be able experience music as composers, interpreters or
listeners.

1. Composers – we allow children, as composers, to contemplate and perceive


the world around them, and let them examine both the common and the rare.
We do not expect them to write a full song or a symphony, but we give them
chances to improvise and experiment in creating musical ideas based on
what they perceive around them. Young children have naturally “honest”
innocent, and unbiased perception (schema) of their surroundings.
2. Interpreters ---the path of the interpreter is usually that of a performer:
he/she is tasked to give meaning and life to the creations of composers.
Children can interpret music either by their ability to “play by ear” or by
reading musical notation, both traditional and non-traditional. Since not one
human being is alike, a single piece of music may be interpreted uniquely.
The interpreter is usually a singer, an instrumentalist, or a conductor.
Interpreters may perform solo, in duets, or as a group.
3. Listeners – the listener is not to be judged as a passive partaker in the
music-making process. Listeners do not merely enjoy the complementary
efforts of the composer or the interpreter: they are the ones who “evaluate”,
critique, and try to understand the message being put forth by the composer
and the interpreter. Listeners also investigate connections between the
music, the composer, the interpreter, and many other factors, such as
historical, political, and cultural context. In a way, listeners also determine
through their reception of a musical piece whether it is a success or a flop.

BENEFITS OF MUSIC IN A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

1. Music enhances cognitive skills in reading, language development, and


proficiency. Early musical training develops areas of the brain related to
reading and language, since music itself is also a language and it requires its
own notation to read. Lyrics in song also help to retain word usage, grammar,
pronunciation, and vocabulary.
2. Music simultaneously activates many areas of the brain. Children learn to
perform various skills all at once when making music such as: listening, staying
in tune and keeping in time, memorizing, using imagination to convey a
message, using different body parts, and following instructions.
3. Music improves mathematical and reasoning skills. There is a running joke
that most musicians are quite bad at arithmetic. On the contrary, music employs
math extensively. Where some mathematical formulas remain theoretical ideas,
music is very tangible and can be realized immediately by human senses. Music
also teaches reasoning since it teaches and searches for meaning through
relationships between notes and groups of notes which in turn determines what
kind of sound/s is/are produced.
4. Music helps in creative thinking. Music, most other arts, is highly subjective.
There are some aspects of music that are not absolute. Children learn that there
are many solutions to arrive at a common answer, or that there may be more
than one right answer. Music also helps in thinking “out of the box.”
5. Music helps improve motor skills and coordination. For instance, when
playing the piano, one has to look at sheet music to read the notes, use his/her
hands to strike the keys, listen whether the notes are correct in pitch and rhythm,
and press the pedal/s with the foot. Activities like these train finer muscle control
and coordination between the brain and various body parts.

Music as an Art, a Language, and a Science

1. Music as an art- as mentors, we are to guide our elementary students on how to


develop an aesthetic taste for music, since there are some types of music which
are not quite appropriate to be heard by young children either because these
might be too complex or boring or might contain texts that are not fit for young
listeners’ ears. There are many ways that music can be enjoyed or experienced
as an art, such as:
a) A sense of affinity when hearing familiar music;
b) An emotional appeal when hearing distinct tunes and how they are arranged
c) A certain detachment for music that s too complex or hard to understand or
relate to
d) An awareness in the use of form
e) A sense of recognition whether music is played accurately, with or without
feelings
f) Evokes a mental image or stirs up the imagination for an idea being put
across by the music
2. Music as a language- Since it is a universal language, we aim for children to
have the ability to use music as a means of communication and self-expression.
This is achieved through activities that encourage to compose simple songs and
tunes, and also through listening experiences where they get to understand how
others express and communicate through music.
3. Music as a science- Music is an exact science, and it is important that students
as they continually progress in their learning would be familiar with technical
concepts, such as tonality, compound meters, and the like. A lack of awareness
of music as a science will not help in unlocking it being also appreciated as an
art. As guides, we teachers, should ask questions like: “When does a child need
to know that a key signature of three sharps may either be A major or F# minor?”
when does the knowledge become useful for the child?

THE ROLE OF MUSIC

1. It is an effective means of developing nationalism.


2. It is a worthy leisure activity.
3. It is a means of developing international friendship and understanding.
4. It is a means of self-expression.
5. It is a means of communicating with God.
6. It is a means of studying culture.
7. It is a profession or vocation.
8. It is used in medical therapy.
9. It is a means of developing discipline.
Significance of Music Education

Music is an integral part of society. Robert Nye believes that in a democracy,


music education is a must for all, not only because democratic heritage insists that
every child shall have education in music as part of his rightful general education, but
also because in a democracy, education provides for the fullest possible development of
its people.

The great German composer George Handel said, “If my music gave people
only pleasure, that would be enough for me. I wish it would make people better and
kinder.” Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, a German poet, dramatist, and scientist
regards music as a decisive means to form man’s character, placing music as the
center of all educational endeavors.

The increasing importance of music education is reflected in the passage of the


Music Education Law (RA4723)- an act giving importance to the teaching of music in
the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools in 1966, authored by Cong.
Manuel Concordia. For this, he on the “Music Patron of the Year.”

With the enactment of the Music Education Law, music was taught, with arts as
a separate subject area, three times a week in the elementary schools, both public and
private. In the secondary level, general or vocational schools, public or private, music
was allotted at least one day a week.

John Dewey said, “Education is change.” Likewise music changes. We cannot


ignore the tremendous changes around us.

Music then will serve as a medium though which individuals will be acquainted
with the various aspects of life, being perspicuous “ reflections of humanity through the
ages” according to Robert Nye.

Through the singing of folk songs and soul-stirring kundimans, playing native
instruments, participating in bamboo ensembles and the rondallas, and just listening as
an aficionado, the child demonstrates love of country, the primary aim of Article XV of
the constitution, Sec. 8, No. 4
Teaching Music
Who go to church?
In church, there’s always music,
85 percent are music
That is the only time that church viewers shall be able to praise the lord
Congregational singing
Music- comes from the Greek word “musike” meaning art of muse
Music is very regular and systematic
If music is not organized, it becomes a noise
Rock music- ayaw ng matatanda
To be musician,
Music develops love
Example: lullaby sa baby
Relationship that can be developed in Music
Music develops relationship between voice or instruments and ear
You should practice the notes of music so there will be organization of sound that make
it sound beautiful
How does a good music produce
People involve in music are:
 composer
 singer or interpreter
 instrument
acapella- no accompaniment
 Music brings us satisfaction and joy
 Music is a vitalizing factor for other subject
 Music develops your potential power and creativity
 Music brings people together and improves
 Music improves human relationship

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