Navigating Collaborative Learning Strategies for Enhanced Performance in Music Education among Tertiary Level Students

Abstract

This study navigates the collaborative learning strategies of tertiary level students for enhanced performance in music education. Despite of the many roles played by the teachers in teaching music education, many students face challenges and issues in its implementation as observed and encountered by the researcher that affected the student performance and learning outcomes. Addressing these challenges require teachers with keen insights flexible teaching students for enhanced performance in music course. By applying collaborative learning strategies, the research investigates how various strategies such as peer mediated learning strategies, pair-share strategy, round table discussion, jigsaw games, and project-based learning strategy could be utilized to the fullest. The study utilized quantitative research approach, employing a comparative, correlation research design, where it gathered data from 150 college students through stratified sampling. The questionnaires survey that gathered data which were analyzed, interpreted using statistical methods provided significant findings that could be enhanced further for greater benefits. The findings reveal very high utilization of collaborative learning supported by the teachers performance through evident use of learning domains such as student engagement, assessment techniques, teaching strategies and organized lessons. The study recommends to enhance music education program through music related activities, foster community and industry partnership, incorporating experiential and collaborative strategies to showcase social and critical thinking skills .The study provides new insights with more focused activities that will be implemented into enhancing music education in the school institutions.