Bachelor of Elementary Education
1st Semester, SY 2022-2023
Module
In
TEACHING MUSIC IN THE
ELEMENTARY GRADES
College of Education
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Bachelor of Elementary Education
1st Semester, SY 2022-2023
Module 1: K to 12 Music Curriculum Framework
Overview
This module aims to orient students with the nature, structure and content of the
K to 12 Music Curriculum. It also discusses the theoretical and philosophical foundations
of the K to 12 Music Education Curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Analyze the nature, structure and content of the K to 12 Music Curriculum
2. Discuss the theoretical and philosophical foundations of K to 12 Music
Education Curriculum, its goals and objectives.
3. Identify the contents of Music in each grade level
Let Us Explore Let Us Explore
Directions: Based on the given diagram below, read and answer the following
questions. Write answers in not less than 20 words per question.
1. How will you integrate in your future career the latest technology at hand
without sacrificing quality of knowledge from quantity?
2. In a latest issues and concerns about ways of teaching pedagogy, how will
you expand your comprehension about the latest literacies in technology?
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Bachelor of Elementary Education
1st Semester, SY 2022-2023
Discussion;
A. Philosophy and Rationale for Music Education
Music is both an aural and a temporal art. All its elements, when interwoven in the
highest artistic order, are likened into a -- tapestry moving in time. The global weavings of this
tapestry in historical and cultural contexts are diverse -- having spurred a continued
metamorphosis to include a full range of purposes, functions, and identities, from the utilitarian
to aesthetic.
However, the basic nature of music does not change. In his book A Structure for Music
Education, Ronald Thomas articulates that the nature of music is expressive, ongoing, and
creative. Through a language and medium of its own, music conveys ideas and feelings in a way
that addresses the human spirit, and has great value in its communicative process. Music, being
responsive in interpreting contemporary times, is a continuing art. Aaron Copland describes this
characteristic as a continuous state of becoming. Like the other arts, music is a creative avenue
for man’s individual quest for self- expression and fulfillment.
On these basic characteristics are founded the rationale of music study. A keen
sensitivity to environmental and musical sounds needs to be developed. The student must learn
to ―hear, ―speak, and ―think in the medium of music. Simultaneously, growth and
development in the skills that enable the application of the learner’s knowledge should be
encouraged, through active involvement in the various musical processes.
Drawing from the development of music pedagogy through the years, the K-10 Music
Curriculum embodies the best practices advocated by the SPIRAL, MULTI-CULTURAL, and
INTEGRATIVE approaches in music education, as well as current philosophical thought about
contemporary general education
B. Conceptual Framework of Music and Arts Education
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Bachelor of Elementary Education
1st Semester, SY 2022-2023
Let Us Wrap Up
Questions:
1. According to Ronald Thomas, the basic nature of music is expressive, ongoing and creative.
Considering this, cite an example of how music should be taught in the elementary grades.
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2. Research and briefly explain the concept of the following approaches in Music Education:
Spiral-
Multi-cultural-
Integrative-
Let Us Assess
To better understand the conceptual framework of music and arts education as presented
in figure
1. Follow this
link:https://www.academia.edu/38078710/K_to_12_Curriculum_Guide_MUSIC_Grade_1_to_r
ade_10 or secure a copy of K to 12 Curriculum Guide and read the Conceptual Framework of
Music and Arts Education on Page 2. Then answer the following:
1. Based on the what is shown on figure 1 and what you have read, give the two things that are
expected to be acquired by learners after learning knowledge, skills and values in music and arts.
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2. What are the three characteristics of the curriculum design for music and art teaching?
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3. Given that music and art are performance-based disciplines, explain how music should be
taught to elementary pupils? What are the activities that you may give to your pupils for them to
learn lessons in music?
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Bachelor of Elementary Education
1st Semester, SY 2022-2023
References
K to 12 Curriculum Guide in Music
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