The Effects of Computerized and Traditional Ear Training Programs on Aural Skills of Elementary Students
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2017
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of computerized and
traditional ear training methods on the aural skills abilities of elementary music
students. The sample consisted of 20 students who were randomly assigned to
either an experimental or control group. The experimental group was taught for five
sessions using computerized ear training program while the control group was
taught for five sessions using traditional, non-computerized ear training methods.
At the end of the five sessions, students were tested. Data were collected by
administering a test to both experimental and control groups that measured
students' ability to identify by ear eleven different pitch intervals and three different
qualities of chords. Students were also administered a survey to measure their
attitudes toward their experience in the ear training program. Data were analyzed
using independent t-tests. The results indicated a significant difference between the
test scores of the control and experimental groups. There was no significant
difference found between the experimental and control groups regarding their
attitude survey results. The results of this study suggest the use of computerized ear
training instruction is beneficial in achieving aural skills.
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Thesis
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Ear training, Music education, Instruction, computerized, Aural skills, Intervals (musical), Chords (musical), Master of Education (M.Ed.) Thesis, Music