Thailand Music education

In Thailand, the design and development of the offcial curriculum for kindergarten, primary and secondary is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education. Charoensook (2009), collected 15 offcial curriculum for mucsic from 1895 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn the Great Rama V to present. The objective of music curriculum is mainly to entertain, use music is the tool to establish Nationalisim and moral reasons. In the Thai Nation Curriculum, the singing is the most important subject. However, music lesson is depend on teacher ability and used the memorization and oral traditional to teaching approach. Nowadays, In the structure of new curriulum, music subject is under the Art Department, Basic Education Curriculum 2008. The idea came from the Education Decree 2001. The structure aims for learners to study for 12 years in school dividing by acadamic department. The standard of study had separated into 4 major levels, 3 years for each level. Each level composes ...

The education system of Thailand is provided mainly by Thai government through the Ministry of Education. Basic education is divided into six years of primary education and six years of secondary education, the latter being further divided into three years of lower- and upper-secondary levels. Kindergarten levels of pre-primary education, also part of the basic education level, spans 2-3 years depending on the locale, and is variably provided. Non-formal education is also supported by the state. Independent schools contribute significantly to the general education infrastructure. The school structure is divided into four key stages: the first three years in elementary school, Prathom 1 - 3, are for age groups 6 to 8, the second level, Prathom 4 through 6 are for age groups 9 to 11, the third level, Matthayom 1 - 3, is for age groups 12 to 14. The upper secondary level of schooling consists of Matthayom 4 - 6, for age groups 15 to 17 and is divided into academic and ...

Music plays an important role in improving human quality of life. The study of music can help develop a person physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Since the music subject is skill-based, the best way to learn is by playing. Thus, students should learn how to play an instrument as part of their education, and it can be a Thai or western instrument. In addition, students are interested in this subject, because they get a chance to perform, and they are pleased when they see that they can play music. The Saw-Dung is one of the most popular instruments used in music performance classes in the Thai educational system. Currently, many schools offer music performance classes as free electives designed to encourage students to find their potential so that they can further their studies or plan their careers. From his teaching experience and from preliminary studies, the researcher identified problems in performing Thai music subject and in teaching Saw-Dung in classroom which can be c...

I believe that a music teacher is one of the happiest professions. Many months ago, I talked with a mathematics teacher. She told me that she should not have been a mathematics teacher because her students are not interested mathematic and do not want to study it. She wants to be a music teacher instead. When I heard that, I think I am lucky because I am already a music teacher. If I think about what is my real happiness, being a music teacher is my answer. Teacher is a person who educates people. It is not easy to teach people to be a good person. However, if you can do it, you will get a lot of happiness. The advantage of teaching profession depends on the success of students. Music subject is the one of many subjects that students want to learn. Children want to play music and enjoy activities related to music. Hence when we bring the teacher profession and music subject mix together it is very interest occupation. I have stud...

The meaning of music education Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. More than merely teaching notes and rhythms, music education seeks to develop the whole person. It touches on the development of the affective domain, including music appreciation and sensitivity. It helps to develop fine motor skills in students who play instruments. And it expands cognitive development through the recognition and interpretation of musical notation. The incorporation of music training from preschool to postsecondary education is common in most nations because involvement in music is considered a fundamental component of human culture and behavior. Each culture possesses its own musical language that reflects its own traditions, concerns, and activities.