Techniques and Strategies in Teaching Music in the Public Junior High Schools in the Division of Tanauan City: Basis for the Enhancement Training Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Filipinos are gifted with a strong sense of musicality and they turn to music to express their innermost feelings. Hence, every song they sing, every instrument they play, every music they make is a direct, almost spontaneous reflection of their hopes and longings, frustrations and fulfillment, failures and triumphs. Music education is a field of study associated with teaching and learning music. But more than merely teaching notes and rhythms, music education seeks to develop the whole person in the affective domain through music appreciation and creativity.

METHODS

The researcher made use of the scientific descriptive method since it attempted to find out the techniques and strategies being employed in the study of a given population at the present time.

RESULTS

Music teachers mostly were young, new in the field, and graduated BSE (non-music major); administrators and music teachers teaching strategy influenced by computer, lesson planning, and student's records; respondents used computer overhead projector, cd player, textbooks and reference, books in teaching music; a significant difference between music teachers and school heads in terms of techniques and strategies in music instruction; needs for enhancement training programs such are training in choir singing and playing of instruments.

DISCUSSIONS

Non-music teachers require to enroll in short Music courses such are Solfeggio, Choir Singing and playing basic instruments; respondents need more of refresher courses in Music and should be exposed to relevant seminars, training, and workshops in all levels.