Music Teachers's Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Music Studies of the Malaysian Diploma in Teaching
This study sought to examine the perceptions of music teachers towards the effectiveness of the Music Studies of the Malaysian Diploma in Teaching or better known as the Kursus Diploma Perguruan Malaysia [KDPM] with reference to its teaching-learning strategies, acquisition of classroom-based sk...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English English |
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2002
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8233/1/FEM_2002_1_IR.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study sought to examine the perceptions of music teachers towards the
effectiveness of the Music Studies of the Malaysian Diploma in Teaching or
better known as the Kursus Diploma Perguruan Malaysia [KDPM] with
reference to its teaching-learning strategies, acquisition of classroom-based
skills, and music teaching skills. The study was prompted by the growing
concern about the performance of college-trained music teachers in general,
indicating that the KDPM Music Studies may not have adequately equipped
graduating teachers with sufficient teaching skills.
Questionnaires and interviews were administered to generate the data required
for this study. The interviews were carried out to confirm results gathered
through questionnaires and to pursue interesting lines of inquiry as they
develop. The study utilised a variety of statistical analysis techniques on the
quantifiable data obtained, ranging from descriptive statistics to I-tests and F
tests for group differences.The research findings indicate that generally, most of the KDPM music teachers
who participated in this study perceived the teaching-learning strategies to be
effective and agreed in varying degrees that the KDPM Music Studies had been
effective in helping them acquire classroom-based skills and music teaching
skills. Though positively perceived, the findings also revealed inadequacies in
specific teaching-learning strategies and acquisition of teaching skills such as
incorporating the use of technology in music education; catering for integration
and variety in classroom teaching; teaching music and movement activities
associated with western art music; teaching fingering of notes for the alto
recorder; and helping student teachers acquire and form musical concepts
through the playing of musical instruments.
Statistical tests indicate that there are significant differences of perceptions
between groups of respondents in the research sample towards the acquisition of
classroom-based skills and music teaching skills. Respondents with the STPM
entry qualification perceived the acquisition of classroom-based skills more
positively than respondents with the SPM/SPMV entry qualifications.
Respondents with prior music qualifications perceived the acquisition of music
teaching skills more positively than respondents without prior music
qualifications.
It is hoped that the findings of the study will contribute towards improving the
effectiveness of the KDPM Music Studies and the selection of future candidates
attending the programme. |
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