The Use of Ukulele Activities through Practice-Based Learning to Enhance Musical Skills and Confidence in Teaching Music among Early Childhood Education Students
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This study aimed to 1) develop practice-based learning activities using the ukulele for early childhood education students, 2) examine the effects of ukulele activities on students’ musical skills, 3) investigate the effects of the ukulele activities on students’ confidence in teaching music, and 4) students’ reflections on organizing ukulele activities through practice-based learning. The target group consisted of 19 fourth-year Early Childhood Education students at the Faculty of Education, Prince of Songkla University. Research instruments included a learning activity plan, a musical skills assessment form, a music teaching confidence form, and a reflection form.
The statistics used in this study included the mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.
The results revealed that the ukulele activities based on the practice-based learning approach were highly effective, exceeding the standard efficiency criteria (81.32/83.21). Students’ post-test musical skill scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at 05. Students’ confidence in teaching music was rated at an excellent level (M = 4.58, S.D. = 0.49). Reflections indicated that students had positive attitudes toward hands-on learning, were able to connect theory with practice, and effectively applied their musical skills to organizing music activities for young children.
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