Motivation and Guidance of Teaching Strategies on Folk Music Education of Music Majors in Colleges and Universities

Abstract

Folk music is an important aspect of cultural legacy since it provides a distinct and useful viewpoint on a society's cultural identity. It has long been an element of music education in colleges and universities around the world. The current study investigates the impact of teaching strategies on folk music education in college and university music majors. The moderating influence of teacher support and the mediating role of student motivation and engagement are also addressed. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 423 music students enrolled in Chinese colleges and universities. Smart-PLS 4 was used to analyze the collected data. According to the findings, effective teaching practices promote student motivation and engagement, resulting in better learning results. Teacher support was discovered to be critical in increasing student enthusiasm and engagement, as well as reducing the impact of instructional practices on folk music education. The study also underlines the role of teacher's direction and motivation in the success of the teaching methodologies for folk music education. Instructors who are enthusiastic about folk music and are knowledgeable about it are engaged students in the learning process by using creative teaching approaches such as hands- on activities and performance-based assessments. The study showed that teaching strategies play a crucial role in the effectiveness of music education, and student motivation and engagement have a significant and positive impact on folk music education.