| dc.description.abstract | Today‟s use of computer pervades all areas of our lives, including activities in
institutions of learning. Beyond the very facility of computation, data
management, word processing etc, computers have become essential in
providing instructional effectiveness, planning, and generally challenging the
learning environment. The application of computer technology in the field of
education is rapidly gaining ground world over. The common modern
technological tools available to music educators are computers and electronic
keyboards among others. Computer technology is now an integral tool in all
aspects of the musician's work be it composing, concert performing, teaching,
recording, browsing the internet, researching, or managing a concert series.
This study sought to find out the role of computer technology usage for music
education in Kenyan secondary schools. The study aimed at surveying the use
of computer technology for music education, and specifically sought: to
determine the status of technology usage in music education in schools; to
explore and outline the instructional prospects for computer usage in music
education and to establish the role of computer technology in the teaching of
music.
The study employed descriptive survey research method. It targeted music
teachers and students as respondents. A total of 14 schools (53%), 11 teachers
(55%) and 155 students (62%) from the schools in Nairobi Province offering
music participated in the study. Data was collected from the respondents using
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questionnaires, interviews, and observation. The numerical data from
questionnaires was subsequently coded and analysed using Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS).
The major findings of the study revealed that computers and ICT are present
and accessible to Kenyan schools but their use is not adequate for music
education. Lack of competence among some music teachers and incoherent ICT
policy hindered proper application of computer technology in the field of music
education. In light of these findings, recommendations for application of
computer technology in the field of education for improvement and further
course action by appropriate authorities were made. | en_US |
