Creativity enhancement in music class; Focused on teaching strategy of Korean general music class, elementary level

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to provide some examples of musical activities which can enhance children's creativity. It is focused on teaching strategy of Korean general music classes, especially for elementary school level. Music learning theory by E. Gordon and creative thinking stage by Treffinger are the first concerns to the study. In the study mainly improvisation activities using keyboard instruments and improvisation through singing activities are focused to provide teaching-learning strategies that teachers can easily adopt and use in their music class.