Development of a Basic Music Course Using Dave’s Sequencing Combined with Experiential Learning to Enhance the Musical Ability of Students
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Background and Aims: The objective of this research was to create a fundamental vocal music course using Dave's taxonomy and an experiential learning approach. The purpose was to improve the music skills of students at Xi'an University and assess the course's effectiveness.
Materials and Methods: The study included a sample of 30 second-year music education students from Xi'an University, who were recruited via cluster random sampling. The instruments comprised six lesson plans, a learning achievement test with a reliability coefficient of .78, and a satisfaction questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .77. The data analysis involved the use of measures such as the mean, standard deviation, and t-tests for both one sample and dependent samples.
Results: The results of the study revealed that the basic vocal music course consisted of six key elements: principles, objectives, contents, instructional technique, media/resources, and evaluation methods. The course focused on cooperative, hands-on learning, customized content, interactive teaching methods, multimedia materials, and thorough assessment. Students demonstrated a noteworthy enhancement in their musical skills and reported satisfaction levels beyond 70%, with statistical significance at the .05 level.
Conclusion: The course successfully improved students' musical skills, validating the importance of Dave's taxonomy and experiential learning in music education. This practical approach is highly beneficial for daily instruction and the enhancement of skills.
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