음악교과 관점에서 본 현행 초등학교 통합교과 ‘즐거운 생활’운영에 대한 교사 인식도 조사

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the changes in the flow and nature of the integrated curriculum ‘Pleasant Life’ from the 4th National Curriculum to the 2022 Revised Curriculum. The goal was to assess the current perceptions of teachers in grades 1 and 2 regarding the implementation of this integrated curriculum in elementary schools. To achieve this, a literature review was conducted to examine the evolution of the integrated curriculum. A questionnaire was then developed based on an initial set of questions and underwent a content validation check with three curriculum specialists. Ultimately, the survey comprised a total of 11 items that were analyzed for the study. The questionnaire was distributed through internet communities and social networking services, gathering responses from 174 current teachers of grades 1 and 2 in elementary schools, which were then analyzed. The results reveal several important points. Most teachers feel that music activities are significantly lacking compared to the past. They recognize that grades 1 and 2 are crucial for developing auditory skills and musicality. However, there are conflicting views on the lack of activities in the integrated textbooks other than singing, and the view that it undermines the status of music as a subject simply because students enjoy it, even though we recognize the pleasure it brings to them. These findings demonstrate conflicting perspectives among teachers regarding music education in schools. We invite you to reflect on the positive impact music has on students' lives through the development of their own capacity to listen, feel, express, and communicate with music.