نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه نوازندگی موسیقی جهانی، دانشکده موسیقی، دانشگاه هنر ایران، کرج، ایران.
2 دانش آموخته کارشناسی ارشد، گروه نوازندگی موسیقی ایرانی، پردیس هنرهای زیبا، دانشکده هنرهای نمایشی و موسیقی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
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نویسندگان [English]
This study critically examines the limitations of the Orff approach in the context of early childhood music education in Iran and proposes a localized adaptation designed to address the unique linguistic, cultural, and educational characteristics of Iranian learners. Originally developed by Carl Orff in the mid-20th century, the Orff method is widely respected for its integrative and experiential pedagogy, combining music, speech, movement, and improvisation to create a holistic and engaging learning experience for children. Through active participation, play-based learning, and creative expression, the method supports the development of both musical proficiency and broader cognitive and social-emotional skills. While the Orff approach has been widely adopted with success in Western educational systems, its implementation in Iran has largely remained limited to the superficial use of Western-oriented content, often without meaningful consideration for the sociocultural context of Iranian students. Educational materials, instruments, and instructional styles are frequently borrowed directly from Western models, leading to a disconnect between learners' lived experiences and the educational content they engage with. This study identifies the need for a culturally responsive curriculum that preserves the core philosophy of Orff while embedding it in local musical traditions, pedagogical practices, and child development frameworks. The central objective of the research is to evaluate whether a revised, culturally contextualized version of the Orff approach can lead to improved outcomes in both musical skills and social-emotional development among Iranian children. The main research question is: Can a culturally tailored Orff-based curriculum, when implemented in Iranian music education settings, enhance musical learning and foster emotional and social growth more effectively than unadapted foreign models? Two key hypotheses guide this inquiry:
H1: The localized Orff model significantly enhances children's musical competencies, including rhythmic coordination, melodic recognition, improvisational fluency, and ensemble performance.
H2: The adapted curriculum contributes positively to children’s emotional expression, peer interaction, verbal communication, self-confidence, and overall engagement in music learning environments.
The study employs a mixed-methods research design. In the qualitative phase, in-depth interviews were conducted with Iranian music educators to gather insights into existing challenges and inform the design of a revised curriculum. The resulting program was rooted in Orff principles but included Iranian folk rhythms, traditional instruments, Persian-language songs, and storytelling elements familiar to local children. In the quantitative phase, the curriculum was implemented in three music institutes with diverse student demographics. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected using structured questionnaires and behavioral observation protocols to assess changes in both musical and socio-personal domains. The findings revealed consistent improvements across key metrics. Children demonstrated greater rhythmic precision, melodic awareness, creative improvisation, and willingness to collaborate musically with peers. Socially, they exhibited enhanced communication, emotional expressiveness, classroom confidence, and reduced anxiety in group activities. These results affirm the pedagogical value of cultural adaptation and suggest that the localized Orff model provides a more meaningful and effective learning experience for Iranian children. This research contributes to the growing body of literature advocating for culturally responsive education and illustrates how global pedagogical frameworks can and should be adapted to align with local cultural values and educational contexts to maximize their impact.
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