CONSTRUCTING INTERMEDIATE GUZHENG GUIDEBOOK FOR TEACHING FIRST YEAR STUDENT AT HEBEI NORMAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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Zeng Bo
Panya Roongruang

Abstract

The research topic “Constructing Intermediate Guzheng Guidebook for Teaching First Year Students at Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology” this research paper presents the development and evaluation of a comprehensive guidebook for intermediate guzheng learning. The study focuses on addressing the knowledge and skills required by students in a higher normal college with a medium foundation in guzheng performance. The objectives of this research are to explore advanced guzheng playing techniques, create an intermediate guzheng guidebook tailored to first-year university students majoring in guzheng utilize the guidebook for teaching purposes, and assess the effectiveness of teaching using the guidebook.


The research methodology employed a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The qualitative phase involved studying advanced guzheng techniques and constructing the "Intermediate Guzheng Guidebook" through expert consultation and extensive literature review. The quantitative phase utilized the guidebook for teaching intermediate guzheng students and evaluated the effectiveness of teaching using pre-and post-assessments, observation, and participant feedback. The study was conducted at Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, China, with a sample group consisting of 20 first-year students from the Department of Folk Music.


The findings of this research contribute to the field of guzheng education by providing a comprehensive guidebook that enhances intermediate guzheng students' knowledge and skills. The evaluation results demonstrate the effectiveness and practicality of teaching using the guidebook. Future research should consider expanding the scope of study to include other music education factors and conducting longitudinal research to assess the long-term impact of the guidebook on students' guzheng learning and performance.

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Bo, Z. ., & Roongruang, P. . (2023). CONSTRUCTING INTERMEDIATE GUZHENG GUIDEBOOK FOR TEACHING FIRST YEAR STUDENT AT HEBEI NORMAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Asia Pacific Journal of Religions and Cultures, 7(2), 486–502. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ajrc/article/view/265697
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