MUSIC AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES AMONGST SELECTED NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS, ONDO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ONDO STATE

Abstract

The phenomenon of music is still undeniably real and is not inferior or despised. Its instructional importance as a teaching tool cannot be overstated, and this makes its communicability appealing. It can enlighten, empower, educate, correct, chastise, impact, and so forth.This study examined the impact of music as a tool for effective teaching and learning processes amongst teachers of selected primary schools in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised of primary school teachers in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. A sample of 100 respondents which comprises of the primary school teachers were randomly selected for the study. Structured questionnaire was administered to the teachers directly. The data collected were analyzed using percentage. The study revealed that nursery rhymes and didactic songs are important for language acquisition; songs provide the opportunity for children to value language and become confident learners. Singing develops children non-verbal communication skills, repetition of nursery songs, improves spelling skills as well as opens the door for creativity and moral upbringing. The study recommended that Music as a core subject should be appropriately included into the curriculum of Pre- Primary and Primary school levels and competent, qualified and professional music teachers should be employed to equip the pupils with foundational musical knowledge necessary for educational, social and affective behavior.