• Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.83-101
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• 2016

This study is aimed to suggest some of the right directions for young children's music education in the future. For the purpose, we sampled 265 domestic theses and dissertations that were written over the past three decades between 1985 and 2015, which were analyzed by period of time, content, method and subjects. As for data analysis, statistical data on total frequency and percentage were obtained. The results were as follows: First, the largest number of the studies were implemented during the period from 2007 to 2010, and there was a rapid increase in the number of the dissertations. Second, in terms of the content of research, the biggest number of the studies were concerned about western music teaching methods and integrated teaching methods. The third most common research method was quantitative research. Specifically, experimental research was most prevalent. Fourth, regarding subjects, five-year-old preschoolers were the most common subjects. This study is of significance in that it provides basic information on the management of the Nuri curriculum and music education for young children.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.10 no.11
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• pp.485-495
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• 2010

This study analyzed the effect of singing music activities using media on audiation. The study selected 39 children from two 5-year-old child care center classes, they were divided into experiment group and control group. The collected data was analyzed by an analysis of covariance(ANCOVA), and conducted t-test on the data collected through pre and after examination using SPSS Win 12.0. The results reveal that the singing music activities using media was verified to have positive effect on audiation of children. In conclusion, using media with musical concept for children music education is need for building children's musical ability.

• Journal of Digital Contents Society
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.509-516
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• 2017

The purpose of this study is to identify the use of sound sources in music education for children, discuss how to use the digital sound sources, and explain the advantages and the disadvantages. The study participants collected data through focal group interviews with 8 preschool teachers interested in music education for children. The results of the study are as follows. Actual use of sound sources were divided into two categories: "Digital sound source is frequently used," "Need to play directly according to circumstances." The method of digital sound source use was divided into "Download as paid and provided as a cassette," "Playing sound sources directly from laptops and smartphones." Benefits and reasons for digital sound source use was divided into "Easy to use," and "Necessary when it is difficult to play the actual piece." Demerits of digital sound source use was divided into "Lacking variety" "Inconvenience of use." This study is believed to be meaningful in providing the basis for the provision of sound sources in music education for children and the basic sources of research on the use of sound sources.

• Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.25-40
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• 2009

In this study we tried to clarify the relation between an integrated music program and development of musical talents in children. The study was conducted for 60 children - who are 5 years old - selected from 2 kindergartens located in J city, Jeollabukdo, where Amadeus program is taught. We analyzed the actual musical contents and methods provided for the children and conducted pre and post-experiment tests to identify what kind of effects Amadeus program has on children. As a study method, we used PMMA(The Primary of music Audation) which has a capacity to objectively measure the improvement level of each individual. Study results are as follows: First, the teaching contents and methods in Amadeus program were analyzed. Second, the musical talents in children were found improved after the experiment, and accordingly the program was also deemed to have proved its effectiveness. And finally, the rhythmic senses in children also improved after the experiment, which confirms positive effects of the program.

• Korean Journal of Child Studies
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.115-126
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Korean traditional music education for young children on the development of musical attitude and rhythmic sense of young children. The subjects were 42 four or five-year-old children enrolled in two classes of a public kindergarten. Half were in the experimental and half were in the control group. Instruments were "Music Interest Test for Young Children" (Kim, 2000), "Musical Attitude Rating Scale for Young Children" (Ahn & Han, 1999) and "Primary Measures of Music Audiation" (Gordon, 1986). The procedure included pre-test, treatments and post-test paradigm. Experimental group had Korean traditional music activities three times per week, including listening, appreciation, singing, playing traditional instruments and creative movement. The control group was merely provided with materials related to the Korean traditional music. Data was analyzed by t-test. Results indicated significant differences in music attitude and rhythmic sense between the experimental group and the control group.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.19-25
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of teacher education using applications. To do this, we conducted research on pre-school teachers. To summarize the performance of the study, it is as follows. Teacher training was conducted through music creation activities. The subjects of the study were 56 students(29 experimental group, 27 control group) in early childhood education of A University located at Gyeonggi, Korea. The music creation activities using the application were conducted on the 10th week and the experimental research was carried out. Analysis of the difference between the experimental and control groups in the pre-test and post-test, showed a statistically significant effect on belief in musical teaching efficacy of the control group. The results showed that the teachers' positive attitude toward the role of teacher in the teacher education program using the application was positively influenced. The results of this study by taking advantage of new educational media of applications in teacher education and to provide a basis for exploring concrete action plans for utilizing the application in the teacher training curriculum for future educational.

• Korean Journal of Child Studies
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.71-88
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• 2003

Concept mapping was used to analyze the knowledge of kindergarten teachers about early childhood music instructional content. Data obtained from the 85 subjects was analyzed by Yun's method(1998) based on Novak & Gowin(1984), Morine-Dershimer(1993), and Markhan, Mintzes & Jones(1994). The majority of the teachers perceived the superordinate concepts of early childhood music instructional content to be listening to music, singing, movement, and playing musical instruments. They perceived early childhood music instructional content to be activity rather then knowledge. Listening to music was high in frequency among superordinate concepts and musical attitudes were high among subordinate concepts. Teachers used 285 words in expressing their cognitive maps. There was no effect on cognitive maps by teaching career or level of education.

• Journal of Music and Human Behavior
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.41-65
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• 2007

This study examines children's responses on Audie music activity based on Gordon's Music Learning Method. Subjects of study were 3 five year old children(2 boys, 1 girl) in kindergarten. Data collection drew from participatory observation, researcher journal, the classroom teacher interview. Where more specific data were necessary, video and digital camera recorded. The data were described, analyzed, and interpreted. The main findings in this study are as follows : The children who participated in Audie music activity showed desirable changes in many ways. Their music listening attitude was the one that changed most remarkably. At the beginning activity application, the children were not naturally and could not listen attentively while researcher was singing song without words. Gradually children could listen attentively to the researcher's singing without words. Through the Audie music activity, the children began to think carefully the tone and rhythm of music and to express themselves freely and creatively. At the beginning activity application, the children who showed negative responses and blocked up activity became gradually able to show positive aptitude and to amuse. Also the children who showed passive attitude and no responses became gradually able to react spontaneously.

• Korean Journal of Child Studies
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.125-137
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• 2008

This study used path analysis to investigate the effect of home environment and teacher variables on children's musical ability and attitudes. Participants were 235 children, their parents and 13 teachers of kindergartens located in G city in Gyeongbuk Province. Instruments were the Primary Measurement of Music Audiation(Gordon, 1986), the Music Teaching Efficacy Instrument(Riggs & Enochs, 1990), and questionnaires about children's musical attitudes, home environment and music activities. Results showed that teacher variables affected children's musical ability directly and indirectly and children's attitude affected their musical ability directly. Psychological and physical variables of the home environment affected children's musical ability and attitudes positively.

• Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.21-35
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• 2005

The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between general creativity and musical creativity of children, and utilize the results as the basic data to develope of children' music education. The subjects were 50 children of a kindergarten located in the Jeonlabukdo area. The instruments employed were general creativity and musical creativity scales. The data were analyzed with the SPSS program. They were analyzed by Pearson Correlation. The results of this study are as follows: First, creativity was correlated positively with 'making of the melody'. Second, fluency was correlated positively with 'making of the melody', abstraction of title was correlated positively with 'making of the song words', and elaboration was correlated positively with making of the melody and expression by rhythmic movement.