An Evaluation of Music Education Program as Perceived by the Students in Kaylaway National High School, Nasugbu, Batangas
Keywords:
Music, Education program, evaluation, students, learning skillsAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The music education program is the best way for achieving a specific result in learning the elements of the Music. It is also said that this program is the reason for some students’ failure in accomplishing one component in the MAPEH subject. It also implied that students can rely on the topic their subject teachers discuss to them.
METHODS
The method used in this study was the descriptive-quantitative method. The major aim of utilizing this method evaluates the Music education program in the Music class. The descriptive-quantitative method was used to evaluate the Music program implemented to the students. The descriptive information was obtained through the use of survey instruments.
RESULTS
Most of the students are young, female, and eager to learn Music. They disagree with their evaluation of the Music education program in terms of learning the skills, their attitude towards the subject and the Music teachers. There is no significant relationship on their responses regarding the Music education program when they are grouped according to their profile variables. There is also no significant relationship on their responses regarding learning the skills and their attitude towards the subject and Music teachers. An action plan for enhancing the students’ performance in Music is designed by the researcher.
DISCUSSIONS
Music teachers should encourage their students to have an interest in Music, whether they are young or old, or male or female. They must continuously improve their knowledge on the subject, help the students set goals for improving their talent and interest in learning, and develop their knowledge and skills in Music. A future study on the Music education program should include other variables to find an effective evaluation developing the interest of the students. Also, implementing an action plan for enhancing the performance of the students in Music is highly recommended.
