The Music Education Program As Perceived By the Intermediate Pupils in San Nicolas District, Division of Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The main purpose of this study was to look at the existing conditions of Music Education Program of San Nicolas District in the Division of Batangas during the school year 1994-1995. Specifically, this study attempted to answer the following questions: What is the profile of the intermediate pupils in terms of the following pupil factors: sex, grade level, academic achievement, and scholastic achievement in Music, and home environment related to Music? What are the perceptions of the intermediate pupils as to the following program variables: Music teacher, teaching methods in Music, Instructional materials in Music, and Music classroom? Is there a significant difference in the perceptions of the intermediate pupils on the program variables as to each of the enumerated pupils’ factors?

METHODS

The study used the descriptive criterion survey method with survey questionnaire on perceptions of the intermediate pupils as the data gathering instrument. The study involved Grades V and VI pupils enrolled in San Nicolas District using stratified random sampling. The statistical measures used were frequencies, percentages, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

RESULTS

The findings of the study can be summarized as follows: from 241 samples, there were 129 males and 112 females consisted of 125 Grade V pupils and 116 Grade VI pupils. Academically, 74 are high achievers, 123 are average achievers, and 44 are low achievers while by scholastic achievement in Music, 124 are average achievers, 62 are high achievers, and 46 are low achievers. 124 respondents were from home environments moderately conducive to Music, 98 pupils were from least conducive environments, and only 19 pupils lived on a highly conducive home environment. Music teachers were perceived to be good with means ranging from 3:46-2:74.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on findings, the following recommendations were made to enhance the knowledge of the music teachers on teaching methods they used in teaching Music. There should be a continuous in-service training in the division or district level. Music teachers should bear in mind that they are the salt of the music education in the school. They should try to overcome their weak points through self-improvement. With regard to the instructional materials they used in teaching Music, procurement of these materials is needed to supply the needs of their pupils.