Paper on Problems and Countermeasures in Vocal Music Teaching in Music Education Major

Abstract: Vocational education is an important part of my country’s higher education system and is responsible for cultivating and delivering skilled talents for the country. responsibility. Music education is an important way to cultivate students' artistic literacy. The effective implementation of music education activities in higher vocational colleges can enhance students' aesthetic ability and improve their artistic appreciation. This article mainly conducts a simple analysis of the existing problems in vocal music teaching in music education majors in higher vocational colleges, and on this basis puts forward corresponding improvement suggestions to promote the improvement of vocal music teaching efficiency.

Keywords: music education major; higher vocational education; vocal music teaching

With the continuous deepening of the reform of the higher education system, the higher vocational education system has also undergone After a series of adjustments, the ideas for teaching reform in the music education major have become increasingly clear and have achieved good results. In the context of the continued implementation of the policy of expanding enrollment in colleges and universities, the number of students in higher vocational colleges is increasing, which has put forward higher requirements for the music education major. As an important basic course in the music education major, vocal music courses are important in teaching. However, some problems were exposed in the implementation of the activities, which require detailed analysis and necessary reforms to promote the improvement of vocal music teaching efficiency.

1. Problems existing in vocal music teaching in the music education major of higher vocational colleges

(1) The teaching staff is not strong

The comprehensive quality of teachers has an impact on teaching activities Teaching efficiency has an important impact. At present, there are still many problems in the construction of music education teaching staff. Among the existing vocal music teacher team, the problem of unreasonable age structure is particularly serious. Some teachers and professors are relatively older, and there is a lack of young teachers in the team. The training of young teachers in higher vocational colleges is also very limited. Therefore, in daily life The lack of vitality and modern teaching methods in teaching activities has affected the effective development of vocal music teaching to a certain extent.

(2) Teaching methods are backward

Vocal music teaching involves a lot of theoretical and skill learning content. Therefore, it is necessary to not only teach theoretical knowledge, but also to train students’ singing skills. . The current teaching methods of music majors in higher vocational colleges mainly include teachers explaining and demonstrating, students imitating, and then practicing repeatedly to achieve learning goals. Under this lagging teaching method, students' understanding of many singing skills remains superficial and they are unable to truly understand pronunciation skills. They also lack sufficient attention to the aesthetic ability of singing and cannot enhance students' artistic literacy through effective vocal teaching. .

(3) Students’ musical foundation is weak

The implementation of the enrollment expansion policy has promoted the rapid increase in the number of students in higher vocational colleges. However, students’ musical foundation is uneven. Many Before entering higher vocational colleges, students have not participated in systematic vocal music learning and lack solid basic skills in vocal performance. Therefore, students' learning effects are also very different.

2. Countermeasures to strengthen vocal music teaching in the music education major of higher vocational colleges

(1) Strengthen the construction of the vocal music teacher team

The professional quality of vocal music teachers is directly Affects the effectiveness of teaching, so it is necessary to actively strengthen the training of teachers based on the current status of music teachers in higher vocational colleges. On the one hand, it is necessary to strengthen the training of key young and middle-aged teachers, obtain more young teachers through external recruitment and other channels, and improve the structure of the existing teacher team, including age structure, academic structure, etc., to promote the rapid growth of young and middle-aged teachers, which can Provide guarantee for the continued development of vocal music teaching activities. On the other hand, we should pay attention to the professional training of teachers, strengthen the cultivation of teachers' theory and singing skills through regular learning and training activities, and enhance the comprehensive quality of teachers themselves.

(2) Innovative teaching methods

Through innovation in teaching methods, the effectiveness of vocal music teaching can be improved. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce modern teaching technology into classroom teaching, use multimedia to display vocal performances and singing skills from different angles, and also transform theoretical knowledge into vivid pictures and sounds to help students understand and remember. At the same time, multimedia can also be used to appreciate music works. By playing world-famous concerts, opera performances, etc., students can develop their ability to appreciate music.

(3) Strengthen the cultivation of students’ comprehensive abilities

From the perspective of higher vocational music education majors, the comprehensive abilities in vocal music teaching are mainly students’ practice in vocal music stage Content, through stage practice to enhance students' ability to adapt to the stage and improve their singing skills. The cultivation of practical ability can use reports, performances, social practice and other forms to set up some content that can combine theoretical knowledge and skill development, so that students can also promote the improvement of the theoretical system during the performance and lay the foundation for entering the workplace in the future. Base.

(4) Strengthening students’ innovative ability

Innovation ability is currently an important criterion for measuring the comprehensive quality of talents. Students majoring in music education will enter education positions after graduation, so their innovative thinking and abilities will also have a great impact on future teaching activities. Therefore, in the vocal teaching of music education majors, it is necessary to pay attention to students' innovative abilities. Cultivate and guide students to actively participate in classroom activities. For example, if you choose a class to carry out a report performance, the whole process from the selection of actors to the entire performance is completely left to the students. The teacher will give certain guidance and guidance, and encourage students to boldly apply their ideas to the performance, giving students enough Space for innovation.

III. Conclusion

There are still some problems in the current vocal music teaching in higher vocational music education majors, which are highlighted in the weak teachers, backward teaching methods and students’ weak musical foundation. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of teaching staff, actively improve teaching methods, and promote the efficiency of vocal music teaching through effective measures, thereby promoting the stable development of the music education major in higher vocational colleges.

Author: Luo Hongmei Unit: Ji'an Vocational and Technical College

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