Using Android-based applications to support elementary school teachers to teach songs

Abstract

Abstract Elementary school teachers in Indonesia have an obligation to teach various subjects, including teaching songs in the field of music. However, the majority of teachers lack the strategies to teach songs to the students, even many teachers do not dare to teach songs to the students. This study aims to increase the ability and courage of elementary school teachers to teach songs to the students. The research method is carried out in the following stages: (1) exploring Android-based applications for vocal learning; (2) choosing and studying the application for vocal learning; (3) learn songs via MP3 audio; (4) simulations for teaching vocals; and (5) evaluation of teaching vocals. Research subjects were teachers in Sumedang district who volunteered to attend music teacher training. Subjects numbered 45 people, a combination of female and male teachers from 26 sub-districts in Sumedang district, West Java province, Indonesia. The results showed that all teachers who attended the training were brave to teach songs through the use of MP3 audio and Scorebooks (equipped with the number of notated and solmization). It can be concluded, that the ability and bravery of the teachers teach songs increased through the provision of digital technologies and comprehensive teaching materials.