SURVEYING ON THE KODALY METHOD IN TEACHING CHORUS FOR SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS AT BEIJIANG MIDDLE SCHOOL, GUANGDONG PROVINCE, THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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Lin Jingyi
Zhang Yuxin

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to survey the Kodály Method of teaching chorus to 7th-grade students at Beijiang Middle School. The research methodology was a qualitative study of the use of the Kodály method in the choral classroom at Beijiang Middle School in Guangdong. Research tools include Interview forms, observation forms, and Index of Item-Objective Congruence forms. The research findings were: In interviews, teachers commented that the Kodály method was effective in improving students' pitch, rhythm, and sight-singing skills, especially through the hand-signature symbols and the note-singing system, which helped students to master pitch and melody quickly. Through classroom observations, the Kodály method was well implemented. Teachers used hand signs and note singing to help students clarify pitch and rhythm, and the classroom atmosphere was positive and interactive. The result of the IOC interview form was 0.74, higher than 0.5. It is allowed for use for research purposes. And the IOC results of the observation table are higher than 0.87 than 0.5. It is permitted for use for research purposes.

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