In the context of global cultural integration, multicultural music education has emerged as a pivotal direction for primary school music curriculum reform, holding significant value in cultivating globally minded citizens of the new era. Grounded in t...
In the context of global cultural integration, multicultural music education has emerged as a pivotal direction for primary school music curriculum reform, holding significant value in cultivating globally minded citizens of the new era. Grounded in the theoretical framework of multicultural education, this study systematically explores practical approaches to multicultural music instruction at the primary level, with a focus on two elementary schools in Sichuan Province as research subjects. It aims to foster students' cultural understanding, aesthetic discernment, and value inclusivity through musical art forms.
The research begins by examining the conceptual foundations of multiculturalism and its significance in music education, elucidating the role of multicultural music education in shaping moral values, enhancing creative abilities, and developing cross-cultural communication competencies. Through questionnaire surveys and data analysis of the current state of music education in Sichuan's primary schools, the study identifies key challenges, including insufficient teacher awareness, limited curriculum resources, and homogeneous teaching methodologies.
In terms of practical innovation, the study develops a three-stage instructional model—"cultural context immersion-musical element analysis-aesthetic experience deepening"—through in-depth case studies of representative lessons such as *Oh! Susanna* (North American folk song) and *Red Dragonfly* (Japanese children's song), alongside innovative practices in multicultural choral education. Utilizing SWOT analysis, the study proposes a "three-dimensional integrated" optimization strategy: establishing a tiered teacher training system, constructing a modular "foundation + extension" curriculum framework, and creating a digital resource-sharing platform.
Theoretically, this study expands the localized interpretation of multicultural music education, while practically, it offers replicable regional experiences for broader application. Future research will prioritize the development of ethnic-region-specific curricula and explore innovative applications of artificial intelligence in multicultural music education, advancing music pedagogy to better serve strategic goals in cultural preservation and innovative talent development.