Music activities in Hong Kong kindergartens: A content analysis of the Quality Review reports

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Abstract

In Hong Kong, the Education Bureau (EDB) assesses the quality of services provided to children in local kindergartens. Quality Review (QR) reports of kindergartens that pass the assessment are published on EDB’s website. We conducted a content analysis of 164 QR reports to examine the alignment between the music activities alluded to and the curriculum objectives established for music in official policies. A coding scheme was developed using both inductive and deductive approaches. High inter-reliability was obtained. MAXQDA was used to conduct word frequency, descriptive, and co-occurrence analyses. The most common terms identified in the music-related segments focused on children’s development of sensory abilities through music experiences, in relation to singing, rhythm, beat, movement, and instrumental music. However, activities intended to foster musical creativity and self-expression were seldom mentioned. We conclude that the QR reports reveal important discrepancies between official curriculum policies and actual classroom practices, which EDB assessors seemed to ignore or overlook. Implications focus on the need for kindergarten stakeholders to address curriculum/practice gaps and further prepare teachers to foster children’s musical creativity. Copyright © 2022 Yan Lam HO, Alfredo Bautista.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)32-49
JournalRevista Electronica de LEEME
Volume49
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Citation

Ho, Y.-L., & Bautista, A. (2022). Music activities in Hong Kong kindergartens: A content analysis of the Quality Review reports. Revista Electronica de LEEME, 49, 32-49. doi: 10.7203/LEEME.49.24249

Keywords

  • Early childhood education
  • Music activities
  • Preschool curriculum
  • Creativity
  • Alt. title: Actividades musicales en escuelas infantiles de Hong Kong: Análisis de contenido de los informes de Revisión de Calidad

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