The Use of Blended Piano Teaching in Aba Teachers University
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Background and Aim: This study aims to explore a blended piano teaching model within the unique geographical context of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. As the only higher education institution in the region, Aba Teachers University combines traditional and modern approaches in its music education to address the challenges of local culture and limited educational resources. This study aims to utilize Ding Talk within a blended teaching framework to enhance teaching effectiveness, support the preservation of local music culture, and provide a more flexible learning experience. The research addresses the gap in applying blended teaching models in Aba and aims to contribute to the local education system and cultural heritage.
Materials and Methods: The participants in this study were 72 sophomore students, comprising 20 males and 52 females, majoring in musicology at the School of Music and Dance, Aba Teachers University. They were divided into an experimental group and a control group, with the experimental group receiving instruction using a blended piano teaching model, and the control group receiving traditional teaching methods. Students' performance in musical memory, technical proficiency, and musical understanding was assessed through pre-tests and post-tests.
Results: It was found that blended piano teaching for college students in the Aba ethnic area led to a significant improvement in their performance. This approach not only enhanced their scores in musical memory, technical proficiency, and musical understanding but also provided a solid foundation for their future musical careers.
Conclusion: This study found that Aba Teachers University, by combining a hybrid piano teaching model with both traditional and modern methods and utilizing Ding Talk, effectively enhanced teaching effectiveness, supported the heritage of local music and culture, and contributed new practical experiences to education and culture in the Aba region.
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