A Study on the Conceptual Learning of Gugak in Elementary Schools by Curriculum Revision Period

Abstract

This study aims to derive implications for conceptual learning of gugak by examining teaching contents of gugak concepts of elementary school by curriculum revision period, before the revision of a new curriculum. In the music curriculum, conceptual learning was applied from the 4th curriculum period. However, it is necessary to reconsider that, by specifying an understanding of the elements common to all music as teaching contents and equating music concepts with music elements, the seven musical elements of the initial document of the curriculum were conceptualized and have been applied to the present. As gugak concepts, modes for folk music and scales for gugak were presented from the first to the fifth period, jangdan (rhythmic cycle) in the sixth period, sigimsae (musical ornaments) and forms in the seventh period, and se (accents), jangdan-styles, malbuchimsae (rhythm of the lyric) and hanbae (tempo) have been defined and used from the 2007 revision to the present. However, it is hard to know how to deepen or expand the concepts of gugak depending on learners' level or song materials. It is also necessary to consider whether the performing attributes of gugak such as vocalization, singing methods, posture, and performance forms cannot be gugak concepts.