This study investigated the nature and extent of implementation of music education in
Lesotho primary schools in Maseru district. A case study conducted focused on
Mohokare LEC Primary School and Hoohlo ACL Primary School.
The findings from the study suggest that teachers at both schools had a relatively
positive attitude towards music education and that they think the subject area should
be taught in their schools. However, they suggest that effective implementation of the
subject is hampered by several structural, contextual and curricular factors in the
education system and the schools themselves. For example, preparations for
implementation of music education were not sufficient (e.g., human and other
resources were not in place). Teachers were not adequately trained in the subject
itself as well as in its pedagogy.
This has implications for the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to
strengthen pre-service and in-service music education. In addition, a clear music
education policy should be drawn up to guide schools and district offices in the
implementation of music education. This should be followed by a provision of
adequate and appropriate resources needed for the process. / Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2004.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ukzn/oai:http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za:10413/3173 |
| Date | January 2004 |
| Creators | Motsoane, Phatsa M. |
| Contributors | Moletsane, Relebohile. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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