A Case Study of China Music Teachers in the Use of Assistive Technology in Teaching

Abstract

In the context of the music education, many middle school music teachers are starting to use Tablets as teaching tools for teaching technology in music appreciation classes. Teachers understand that utilizing Tablets as ICT teaching tools can enhance student engagement and foster a greater interest in learning, When Tablets are distributed to students for use in teaching. However, some teachers are unable to effectively utilize teaching tools such as Tablets in music appreciation classes, thereby failing to achieve optimal teaching outcomes. The objective of this study is to interview teachers' attitudes, skills, and barriers when using Tablets in music appreciation teaching. This study was conducted in five middle schools located in KuanCheng District, Changchun City, Jilin Province, China. The sample consisted of five middle school music teachers, including two males and three females, who had varying years of teaching experience and expertise. The design of this study used qualitative approaches and interview methods to gather data. The result of the study was analysed in content analysis. This finding indicated a low level of attitude and skill towards the use of tablets as the teaching tool in music appreciation teaching, primarily due to a lack of skills, infrastructure, and resources associated with tablets.