Keywords
Sichuan folk songs
Musical expressiveness
Music education
Submitted : 2024-09-01
Accepted : 2024-09-16
Published : 2024-10-01
Abstract
This study explores the application of the contextual teaching method in Sichuan folk song education and its impact on students’ musical expressiveness. By incorporating contextual teaching methods in music classes, this research investigates the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing students’ understanding of Sichuan folk songs and improving their musical expressiveness and emotional expression. A mixed-method research approach is employed, utilizing classroom observations, questionnaires, interviews, and statistical analysis to assess the practical outcomes of contextual teaching in folk song education.
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