ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 10, Issue 3, pp: (62-73), Month: July 2022 - September 2022, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
The importance of integrating technology within the PYP programme – implementing innovations within International Schools Mario Maxwell Muller1, Professor Geoff Mapaya2 1,2
Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education
1,2
University of Venda, Limpopo, South Africa.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7085663
Published Date: 16-September-2022
Abstract: Using technology within our classrooms to promote 21 st century learning has been an expectation for most teachers. For those originally from South Africa are now teaching abroad it is expected that every individual should be familiar with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), that is the norm. Focusing on the Music curriculum it is important to understand the PYP programme and how to make provisions for those using technology to enhance their compositional skills as part of the responding module of PYP. The following research paper discusses the PYP programme focusing on the Arts and how to implement Garage Band into your music curriculum creating opportunities for students to engage, share, be creative and compose music, which is the emphasis of the IB curriculum. Students have to become natural inquirers and through guiding them to complete research, which demonstrates their understanding of the music concept being taught. The following research is completed to enlighten music teachers of how to integrate technology within their music programme for PYP. Keywords: Howard Gardner, Garage Band, PYP Programme, Rhythm, Tonal, Texture.
I. INTRODUCTION The idea of using technology to enhance your music lessons has been a challenge for most music teachers to accept, who are now teaching in International Schools abroad having studied in South Africa. Some of these teachers has been fortunate to gain further qualification with regards to teaching practices in England by completing the Qualified Teacher Status Qualification (QTS) through been recognised as an Overseas Trained Teacher (OTT) and given clear guidance to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for Music through UK based University. Thus, having an understanding of the PYP programme is important and how to make provisions for students either on the English as Additional Language (EAL) or Gifted and Talented (G & T) register. The expectation of teaching being technologically driven and implementing and integrating music technology into their Primary Years Programme (PYP) has become the norm and the expectation for teachers in International Schools. Following an interview with Mr Simba a Music teacher (2020) in an International School in West Africa who stated: Music educational programmes have involved since we all completed our higher degrees at University. Teachers have to become informed about the various educational programmes used within International Schools. Teachers have to integrate technology into their lessons to stimulate the students and encourage participation and engagement. Differentiation has become a topic of discussion and these needs to be What are the challenges the teachers are facing in these International Schools, where some have equal training with the use of technology, especially when it comes to creating music and composition? Which music programmes are these teachers using to their advantage? Are most user friendly and easy accessible? implemented into their lesson plan and we planning music lessons. Teachers have to be familiar with the programme available to them to encourage students to achieve their targets and goals.
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