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TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES An Instructional Module

Christian E. Cariaso

TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES: An Instructional Module

Philippine Copyright 2020 by CHRISTIAN E. CARIASO

Reviewed by: MYRA LIZA O. VIZCARRA, Ed.D.

Published by: President Ramon Magsaysay State University Masinloc Campus, Masinloc,
Zambales ISBN 091-239-19236-2-6

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PRMSU Masinloc Campus- College of Teacher Education Masinloc, Zambales

FOREWORD

Modules are fractional part of a student's education experience. In an entire degree program, each
class represents a module focused on a given subject. In a single class, a module is a chapter,
class meeting or lecture on a specific topic. It is self-contained and independent units of
instruction with well-defined objectives to develop specific competencies. These are designed to
make learning easier yet challenging to the user to become creative, resourceful and independent.
An educational tool, modules which present and explain the topics substantially serve as a
textbook. They also provide a variety of activities that stimulate independent and self-guided
learning experiences. As an effective mode of instructional delivery system, modules in teaching
Music could be most helpful to the BEED students. To ensure that teaching competency in
Music is developed, this module in Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades focuses on the
educational foundations of Music as it apply to teaching and learning in the elementary grades
and various teaching strategies and assessment appropriate for each area. Furthermore, this
module will help BEED students to be skillful and competent in providing varied teaching-
learning experiences according to the needs, interests and levels of the pupils/students, and thus
deliver quality education. This module is written in a very user-friendly manner. Definitions,
processes and samples are included as an input knowledge or as a guide. Instructions are made
clear and straight to the point. In order for learners to gain competency in Teaching Music in the
Elementary Grades, this module has been structured into seven parts as follows: Module 1:

Disciplinary Foundation of Music Education

Module 2:
The Nature, Structure and Content of the K to 12 Music Curriculum

Module 3:

Teaching Music to Children: Learning Strategies

Module 4:

Methods of Teaching Music in the Classroom

Module 5:

Assessment of Learning in Music

Module 6:

Selecting Appropriate Instructional Materials in Teaching Music

Module 7:

Developing an Instructional Plan in Music

Students are encouraged to go each lesson to maximize learning. They should work on exercises
as they build concepts of each topic introduced in each lesson. They should study this module
with co-learners at own pace or with the help of peers, tutor or friends.

Module 1

Module Overview

Disciplinary Foundation of Music Education

In this Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Legal Basis of Teaching of Music Philosophy and Rationale of Music Education Multiple
Intelligence Theory Applied in Teaching Music Four Pillars of Learning Applied in Music
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Values of Music Goal of Teaching Music

Music education is a field of practice, in which educators are trained for careers as elementary or
secondary music teachers, school or music conservatory ensemble directors. As well, music
education is a research area in which scholars do original research on ways of teaching and
learning music. Music education scholars publish their findings in peerreviewed journals, and
teach undergraduate and graduate education students at university education or music schools,
who are training to become music teachers. Music education touches on all learning domains,
including the psychomotor domain (the development of skills), the cognitive domain (the
acquisition of knowledge), and, in particular and the affective domain (the learner's willingness
to receive, internalize, and share what is learned), including music appreciation and sensitivity.
Music training from preschool through post-secondary education is common because
involvement with music is considered a fundamental component of human culture and behavior.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO) At the completion of this module, you should be
able to:      

state the legal basis, philosophy, and rationale of Music Education; discuss the multiple
intelligence theory applied in music; identify the four pillars of learning applied in music;
differentiate the intrinsic and extrinsic values of music; analyze the goals of teaching music;
explain the importance of teaching music in the elementary grades.

Legal Basis of Teaching Music

Lesson 1 OBJECTIVES:   

Discuss the legal basis of teaching Music; Explain the importance of legal basis of teaching
music; and Relate the legal basis of teaching Music to your personal experiences.

INTRODUCTION Culture from around the world have different approaches and roots to music
education, largely due to the varying histories and politics. Studies show that teaching music
from other cultures can help students perceive music and sounds more comfortably, and they
also show that musical preference is related to the language spoken by the listener and the other
sounds they are exposed to within their own foundation. It is important to know the roots of
teaching Music in order to connect it to the present situation in teaching Music Education in the
Philippines especially when applied to teaching elementary grades. ACTIVITY PRIOR
LEARNING (Think-PairAddd

I know about... I want to discover... I have learned...

PEN Share)Chart

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EXPLORATION

NEW LEARNING

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ABSTRACTION Legal Basis of Teaching Music

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Article II, Section 17

"The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports to
foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation
and development." Tell something about this statement:

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Article XIV: Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all
levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Tell something
about this statement:

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__________________________. Section 14. The State shall foster the preservation, enrichment,
and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national culture based on the principle of unity in diversity
in a climate of free artistic and intellectual expression. Tell something about this statement:

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__________________________. Section 15. Arts and letters shall enjoy the patronage of the
State. The State shall conserve, promote, and popularize the nation’s historical and cultural
heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations. Tell something about this statement:

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__________________________. Section 16. All the country’s artistic and historic wealth
constitutes the cultural treasure of the nation and shall be under the protection of the State which
may regulate its disposition. Tell something about this statement:

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__________________________. Section 17. The State shall recognize, respect, and protect the
rights of indigenous cultural communities to preserve and develop their cultures, traditions, and
institutions. It shall consider these rights in the formulation of national plans and policies. Tell
something about this statement:

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__________________________. Source: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-
1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines/the1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
philippines-article-xiv/

ASSESSMENT In groups (4-5 members), go over the Legal Basis of Music Education, then,
supply the information needed to complete the table below. Present your answer to the class.
Article/section

Key Concepts

Relationship to Music Education

Application to Teaching
EVALUATION True or False. Write TRUE if you agree with the statement, if not, write
FALSE, then, state the reason why you say FALSE. Write your answer on the space provided.
___________1. The sole priority of the State is to promote total human liberation and
development.
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______________________ ___________2. Article II section 17 focuses on the legal foundation
of education.
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______________________ ___________3. Article XIV section 1 states that we have the right to
access quality education.
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______________________ ___________4. Unity in diversity relates with the preservation,
enrichment and dynamic evoution of Filipino culture.
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______________________ ___________5. Music is part of our culture, thus, it constitutes the
cultural treasure of other nations that we have to protect.
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______________________ ___________6. Plans and policies shall be implemented according to
section 17 of Article XIV in protection to the rights of indigenous communities.
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______________________ ___________7. Arts and letters are different entity of artistic
creations.
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___________8. Article 17 pertains to the protection of the State towards country’s historic
wealth and cultural treasure.
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___________9. Based from the legal foundation of music, we can sya that the goal of Music
education is artistic expression and cultural literacy.
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__________10. Music, as an artistic creation, shall be conserved, promote, and popularize.

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Philosophy and Rationale of Music Education

Lesson 2 OBJECTIVES:  

Discuss the philosophy of teaching Music; and Explain the rationale of Music Education.

INTRODUCTION Both the Music and the Arts curricula focus on the learner as recipient of the
knowledge, skills, and values necessary for artistic expression andcultural literacy. The design of
the curricula is student-centered, based on spiral progression of processes, concepts and skills
and grounded in performancebased learning. Thus, the learner is empowered, through active
involvement and participation, to effectively correlate music and art to the development of
his/her own cultural identity and the expansion of his/her vision of the world (Curriculum Guide
K to 12 Music Curriculum). ACTIVITY: Pre-Test Match Column A from Column B. Write the
letter of your answer before the number. Column A ____1. Process of Education ____2.
Performance-Based Learning ____3. Aesthetic Education ____4. Multiple Intelligences ____5.
Structure for Music Education ____6. Gongs and Bamboo ____7. Compendium on the
Humanities Musical Arts ____8. Cultural Dictionary for Filipinos ____9. Creative and Mental
Growth ____10. Discipline-Based Art Education ____11. Encyclopedia of Philippine Arts and
Tuklas Sining

Column B A. NRCP B. Ronald Thomas C. Jerome Bruner D. Thelma Kintanar & Associates E.
V. Lowenfeld and WL. Brittain F. Cleve Miller G. Howard Gardner H. CCP I. Elliot Eisner J.
Jose Maceda K. Bennett Reimer

ABSTRACTION Philosophy and Rationale for Music Education 

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, MULTICULTURAL, and
INTEGRATIVE approaches in music education, as well as current philosophical thought about
contemporary general education.

We envision that Music in the K-10 Program will effectively nurture and refine the learner’s
artistic expression and cultural literacy, and celebrate his/her national heritage, while it instils,
within every individual Filipino learner, pride in his/her own cultural identity. Source:
Curriculum Guide K to 12 Music Curriculum

The Philosophical Foundations of Music Education upon which Standards and Competencies are
Based Philosophical Foundation Aesthetic Education Compendium on the Humanities Musical
Arts Creative and Mental Growth Cultural Dictionary for Filipinos Discipline-Based Art
Education Encyclopedia of Philippine Arts and Tuklas Sining Gongs and Bamboo Multiple
Intelligences Performance-Based Learning Process of Education Structure for Music Education
Principles

Lesson 3

Multiple Intelligence Theory Applied in Teaching Music

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Lesson 4

Four Pillars of Learning Applied in Music

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Lesson 5

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Values of Music

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Lesson 5

Goal of Teaching Music

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