Curriculum Development: An Examination of National Curriculum Music Contents in Nigeria
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Western music education in Nigeria developed as a result of the introduction of Western education brought by the Christian missionaries. The curriculum of Nigeria music education used in Nigerian schools was purely Western curriculum. This paper explains the concept of music education and the concept of curriculum. It highlights the major differences between syllabus and curriculum studies. The paper outlines the five major elements of a curriculum. It suggests pedagogical approaches relevant for application for the teaching/learning of various music aspects such as singing theory, instruments, rhythm, listening, history and creative as contained in the Music National curriculum for Junior Secondary School in Nigeria. Classroom observations on the methods/techniques of teaching the music contents were made in some selected Secondary schools within Ibadan municipality. The paper in its conclusion and recommendation noted that, curriculum development for any levels of education in Nigerian schools should rest solely on curriculum objectives, curriculum contents, curriculum methods and curriculum evaluation
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