EVALUATION OF MUSIC TEACHING METHODS AND CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGHELLI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE

Abstract

This study evaluated music teaching methods and curriculum alignment in Junior Secondary Schools in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.Music education enhances creativity, cultural identity, and 21st century skills.However, it has been noted that poor implementation and inadequate teacher training have limited the impact of the 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum.Scholars also found overreliance on lecture methods rather than learner-centered approaches.In Delta State, Music had only a 24.4% implementation rate, making it one of the least implemented UBE subjects (Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Schools, 2023).The study sought to identify teaching methods used by Music teachers and evaluate their alignment with the 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum.A descriptive survey design was adopted.The population was 8,994 CCA teachers and JSS 1-3 students.Using multistage sampling, 660 respondents comprising 30 teachers and 630 students from 30 schools were selected.Two validated questionnaires with reliability of 0.85 were used.Data were analyzed with frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation.Findings revealed dominance of lecture methods, low use of learner-centered strategies, moderate alignment, and weak practical skills.It was recommended that learner-centered methods be adopted, supervision strengthened, instruments provided, and specialists recruited.