Comparative Analysis of The Differences Between Music Education in Kindergarten and Extra-Curricular Interest Classes.

Abstract

Currently, most parents are interested in early childhood music enlightenment and want their children to learn music. In addition to the music initiation that is generally available in kindergartens, there are many extracurricular music classes. So, many parents enroll their young children in extracurricular music classes. This paper compares the educational models in kindergartens and extracurricular interest classes in the music enlightenment education of young children. This research can be used to better design music instruction that is better suited to the varying needs of young children. The methodology of this research is a case study. Through comparative analyses, it can be seen that the teaching modes of kindergarten teachers and private interest classes teachers are completely different, including teaching objectives, teaching atmosphere and parents’ perception requirements, and so on. At the same time, this paper also puts forward some suggestions on the current teaching mode of early childhood music.