Content analysis of selected primary music textbook series

Content analysis of selected primary music textbook series

School curriculum change and development in Hong Kong

• Lai, May Tan The Hong Kong Institue of Education
• Yip, Lai Chi Rita The Hong Kong Institue of Education

• Cheng, Y. C.
• Chow, K. W.
• Tsui, K. T.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Institution of Education

2000

• G 課程與教學:個別教學範疇
  • GF 人文學科及藝術
    • GFB 教學條件與設備、教材

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• 小學教育

As a major reflection on the content of the curriculum, textbooks are the main resource of teachers. The aim of this study was to analyze the content of selected series of primary music textbooks in Hong Kong. An analysis framework was designed. Data obtained from the analysis were subjected to basic descriptive statistics. Demographics including frequency and percentage distributions of the listed features were studied. The analysis was done on the micro level as well as the macro level. The intra- and inter-relationships of the content of the textbooks series were revealed. The study analyzes the proportion of music elements, music knowledge, and the types of activities presented in the textbook series. Main findings reveal that the performing of music in various forms is a dominant classroom activity while the proportion of creating music is minimal and that on the listening to music is comparatively low. Other significant results include that the number of songs of foreign origins outnumbers that of Chinese and local origins, though the language used is mostly Cantonese. Regarding music content and music activities, a comprehensive intended primary music curriculum is recommended. It is hoped that this study would furnish a basis for better refining the music curriculum and would provide insight for its future development.
[Copyright © 2000 The Hong Kong Institute of Education.]

• 英文

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https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/tc/bibs/52a8a317

2015-12-08