Designing Creative Music Education Materials for School Children in Malaysia: Implication for Policy and Teaching Practices

Abstract

Music learning is crucial for developing physic along with creativity in children. Nevertheless, many students do not have the privilege of engaging themselves in creative learning due to the traditional methods of teaching that exist in Malaysia. This study dealt with the creative process of designing and creating music education resources materials for Malaysian school children and how it contributes to the policy and practice. This study employed qualitative design and was conducted through structured interviews with five experts in music education on the use of creative materials in learning materials geared toward bettering the learning experience of students. Research supports the idea that when teachers include interactive and culturally relevant content, students can achieve greater engagement, understanding, and impact. The research points to the fact that policy must change to incorporate creative approaches to music education and recommends teacher training programs to facilitate this shift.