TY - JOUR

T1 - Benefits of integrating popular music in primary and secondary schools

T2 - A case study of Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, China

AU - Yu, Liang

N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2024 Intellect Ltd Article. English language.

PY - 2024/3/1

Y1 - 2024/3/1

N2 - Western popular music began to dominate the Chinese music market after China implemented the open-door policy in 1978, which led to its introduction in schools in 2001. Popular music remains common outside of the classroom while occupying a small portion of school curricula. This study explores the influence of popular music in primary and secondary schools in Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, China. A combination of questionnaires, interviews, observations and an examination of the author’s teaching experience was used to gather data on issues affecting students’ and teachers’ acceptance of popular music and the relationship between popular music and music education. Findings indicate that popular music can be integrated into the curricula, improve teaching effectiveness, make learning more attractive for students and relate to the students’ everyday lives.

AB - Western popular music began to dominate the Chinese music market after China implemented the open-door policy in 1978, which led to its introduction in schools in 2001. Popular music remains common outside of the classroom while occupying a small portion of school curricula. This study explores the influence of popular music in primary and secondary schools in Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, China. A combination of questionnaires, interviews, observations and an examination of the author’s teaching experience was used to gather data on issues affecting students’ and teachers’ acceptance of popular music and the relationship between popular music and music education. Findings indicate that popular music can be integrated into the curricula, improve teaching effectiveness, make learning more attractive for students and relate to the students’ everyday lives.

KW - art curricula

KW - art education

KW - Chinese art education

KW - Chinese songs

KW - learning institutions

KW - popular music

KW - Music education

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U2 - 10.1386/jpme_00104_1

DO - 10.1386/jpme_00104_1

M3 - Journal articles

AN - SCOPUS:85189143988

VL - 8

SP - 81

EP - 97

JO - Journal of Popular Music Education

JF - Journal of Popular Music Education

SN - 2397-6721

IS - 1

ER -