Repositioning Secondary School Music Teachers as Pivotal Facilitators for Implementing the Music Curriculum Within the Framework of Vision 2030

Abstract

This study engaged in repositioning secondary school music teachers as pivotal facilitators for implementing the music curriculum within the framework of Vision 2030. It examines secondary school music teachers in the strategic repositioning of the music curriculum, highlights the techniques for the strategic repositioning of music teachers, and discusses music teachers as a key facilitator for the implementation of the music curriculum in the context of Vision 2030. Primary data was collected through schedules and structured interviews with five music teachers in the selected schools. Five secondary schools were selected within Lagos State. The study made use of two private schools and three public schools.  The library, Internet, and archival materials served as secondary data sources. This study also relied solely on oral tradition, written documents, personal oral interviews for information, and experiential knowledge in its approach and methodology. This study made use of published and unpublished library and archive materials. This involved reading through printed materials relevant to this study in libraries and archives. Such materials include books, journal articles, newspaper reports, dictionaries, and encyclopedias, among others. These materials were consulted, reviewed, and analyzed for testing and validating the position of this study.  The outcome of the research reveals that secondary school music teachers play a crucial role in shaping students' musical abilities and appreciation for music. In teaching music theory and practice, one of the primary responsibilities of a secondary school music teacher is to teach students the fundamentals of music theory and practice. In the context of Vision 2030, the study sees music teachers serving as key facilitators for the implementation of the music curriculum. In conclusion, secondary school music teachers play a vital role in nurturing the musical talents of students, fostering creativity and expression, and instilling a lifelong love of music.

Keywords: Secondary, School, Teachers, Curriculum, Reposition.