This study aims to determine the competencies essential for elementary music teachers by exploring effective practices and insights of experts in music education. Using a three-round Delphi method with twelve music education experts, the study collected and refined competencies across three stages. In Round 1, qualitative data were thematically analysed to identify competency domains. In Round 2, participants ranked these domains and competencies by importance, with agreement levels assessed using Kendall’s W. Round 3 sought consensus by allowing participants to review collective rankings and explanations. Results revealed seven key domains, with musical skills emerging as the most essential, with the ability to play an instrument being the most important competency. Keywords: competencies, Delphi, elementary teachers, music education, musical skills..

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Choir singing originated from the choir of Christian churches in medieval Europe and first appeared in the 1st century. However, the focus of choir education had long been on musical knowledge, neglecting the cultivation of practical skills, resulting in variations in skill performance. In the 21st century, choir singing flourished, particularly in Chinese universities. Aligned with modern educational trends, choir singing aimed to foster students' 4C skills: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Music educators gradually emphasized skill development, recognizing it as essential for students' future lives and careers. Nevertheless, the cultivation of these 4C skills remained at a preliminary stage, with varying understandings of skills across different universities leading to differing skill levels among choir ensemble students. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the disparities in the development of 4C skills among choir ensemble students from divers.....

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This article concerns Alberti's approach to architectural design integrates Pythagorean consonance ratios from music theory, not by direct application but as a conceptual guide for aesthetic ratios in buildings. He expands spatial dimensions using methods derived from past artisans, adhering to and building upon the foundational consonance ratios. While applying these two-number proportions to width and length poses no problem, calculating height in a three-dimensional space requires a three-number proportion. Alberti resolves this issue by adopting the mean value strategy from music theory, where the mean is typically the middle value in an octave ratio, to determine the height in the spatial configuration. Alberti advocates for architects to leverage the insights of skilled artisans. However, his own architectural work demonstrates deviations from his theoretical principles. This study highlights Alberti's application of musical intervals such as the major and minor thirds, sixths, a.....

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The entirety of sounds that can be heard at any particular time and place is referred to as the soundscape. Similar to how a landscape presents itself visually, one way to think of a soundscape is as the way the listener's surroundings show themselves through sound. Terminology such as sound ecology, bioacoustics, electroacoustic music and musical composition of sound art is something that is still a novel concept in Malaysia. In Malaysia, the genre of soundscape composition is relatively new. This research is conducted and mainly inspired by the World Soundscape Project by R. Murray Schafer. The World Soundscape Project is to foster awareness of sounds and to promote the importance of soundscape and nature. Hence, this concept was applied in this research in text by conducting soundscape research in Bako National Park, Sarawak. The purpose of this research was to record the acoustic environment as a case study of soundscape composition which leads to composing a musical piece of sound.....

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Older adults can benefit from the addition of music and dance-based programs to their care. Music and dance-based interventions are a diverse approach to address the unique needs of older people. However, aged care centre and older people are less willing to put in money for such programs. This paper examines the financial issues that surround the provision of music and dance-based interventions for older adults. A systematic search of literature retrieval on Scopus Elsevier, data extraction, and study selection were carried out. After conducting a systematic search on Scopus Elsevier, this paper retrieved 512 publications. Then, after a meticulous screening process and only five publications were suitable for analysis. Thematic analysis categorized into music and dance-based interventions for discussion. Developing and sustaining music and dance-based care programs for older people requires financial resources, such as investment and funding coverage. Dance-based interventions offer p.....

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This study explores the evolution of Chinese local children's piano enlightenment works, focusing on the balance between tradition and innovation. Chinese piano music, deeply rooted in traditional culture and modern piano techniques, holds significant artistic value. Early 20th century initiatives by Xiao Youmei and Zakharoff established a foundation for systematic piano education in China, while competitions such as Tcherepnin's in the 1930s spurred the creation of child-centric piano pieces. Despite interruptions during the Cultural Revolution, post-1980s reforms and the advent of the new millennium have led to a resurgence in culturally responsive piano education materials. These materials often integrate folk tunes and traditional operas, addressing the need for aesthetic appreciation and cultural relevance in children's musical education. The essay highlights the importance of localized piano education in nurturing young learners' appreciation for national music and ensuring the c.....

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Artikel ini berkisar tentang kehidupan seorang buruh Jalan Kereta Api bernama Maut Halimi Ibrahim. Beliau menjalani hidupnya sebagai seorang yang lahir dalam keluarga yang daif. Sikap dan semangat beliau yang ingin membantu meringankan beban keluarganya memaksa beliau untuk mencari nafkah dan kerja di merata tempat sehingga akhirnya beliau terpedaya dengan kempen yang ditawarkan oleh tentera Jepun dalam pembinaan landasan kereta api Thailand-Burma. Pelbagai rintangan dugaan serta penindasan yang terpaksa dihadapi beliau demi meneruskan hidupnya..

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Transformasi pendidikan pada abad ke-21 menekankan penggunaan teknologi sebagai pasak perantaraan dalam mencapai keberhasilan pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP). Teknologi kecerdasan buatan atau dikenali sebagai Artificial Intelligence (AI) sedang digunakan dengan meluas dalam dunia pendidikan, sejajar dengan perkembangan Revolusi Industri (RI) 4.0. Teknologi kecerdasan buatan ini sesuai untuk diintegrasikan dalam bidang pendidikan yang melibatkan proses perancangan dan pengajaran guru di peringkat rendah mahupun di peringkat menengah. Makalah ini menggariskan keperluan penggunaan AI dalam membantu memudahkan proses perancangan dan pengajaran guru sejarah di sekolah. Ia turut memberi fokus kepada satu aplikasi AI yang dikenali sebagai ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) yang bertindak sebagai sebuah model bahasa generatif. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui pembacaan yang mendalam terhadap bahan literatur yang relevan serta analisis terhadap penggunaan ap.....

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Kertas kerja ini membincangkan pelaksanaan Lesson Study Reflektif bagi subjek Sejarah di sebuah sekolah di Kuala Lumpur yang merangkumi proses merancang pengajaran, melaksanakan pembelajaran, dan refleksi berkumpulan. Ini termasuk juga butiran tentang mesyuarat sebelum dan selepas Lesson Study yang diadakan, perancangan serta pengimplementasian Open Class Research. Para guru yang terlibat ditemu bual untuk mendapatkan pandangan mereka terhadap pendekatan pembelajaran yang dijalankan selama hampir empat bulan. Selain itu, kaedah pemerhatian juga dilakukan terhadap murid-murid yang terlibat dan proses Pembelajaran dan Pemudahcaraan (PdPc) untuk mendapatkan maklumat. Tujuan pengaplikasian dan merekodkan Lesson Study Reflektif adalah untuk menyebarkan amalan kerjasama guru dari proses perancangan sehinggalah kepada penghasilan rekod bertulis yang dapat membantu mereka dan para pendidik yang lain untuk dijadikan sebagai sumber yang membantu pengajaran mereka. Di samping itu, laporan Lesson .....

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Islam sebagai agama, cara hidup dan peradaban dewasa ini sedang menerima tekanan daripada berbagai penjuru. Perkembangannya yang meluas dan merata telah membawa kepada pertembungan dalam berbagai keadaan dan di berbagai peringkat. Situasi ini menjadi sebahagian daripada landskap global semasa. Islamophobia, kebencian atau kemarahan terhadap Islam, yang dijelmakan dalam berbagai ragam, merupakan di antara ciri-ciri utamanya. Paling ketara dalam pertembungan ini ialah penolakan dan penentangan terhadap Islam dalam politik, atau political Islam. Percubaan menempatkan Syariah dalam pemerintahan dan pentadbiran, termasuk di negara berpendudukan majoriti Muslim, seringkali mewujudkan ketegangan, kadangkala pertumpahan darah. Islam yang cuba direalisasikan pada skala kecil pun, menerusi ibadat khusus seperti sembahyang, atau pemakaian, tidak terlepas daripada serangan. Masjid menjadi sasaran, dan wanita yang bertudung dan berjilbab menjadi mangsa kecaman. Islam di peringkat individu, dalam .....

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