Challenges of Teaching And Learning Visual Impairment Students In Music Notation Recognition Skills

Abstract

This article is a concept paper that will discuss the challenges in the teaching and learning of visual impairment students in the ability to recognize musical notation. The Malaysian Ministry of Education aims to provide high quality and relevant education to all pupils, including those with special needs. However, until today there are mistakes that occur that interfere with teaching and learning in schools. The discussion to answer the first objective of this concept paper is about the teaching and learning challenges of visual impairment students in the ability to recognize musical notation from the perspective of teachers and students. The challenges cause a lack of mastery of basic musical notation skills, namely musical notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C'. Besides, it was also discussed about the characteristics of visual impairment students which are detailed according to the category of level of vision loss as well as the methods or techniques used in their teaching and learning at school. In addition, visual impairment students need appropriate and quality education according to their level of ability. Meanwhile, special education teachers are the main agents in the development of visual impairment students. At the same time, the challenges of special education teachers are much different compared to typical mainstream teachers. In order to answer the second objective of this concept paper, there is a discussion about the role of teachers and authorities in trying to face the challenges of teaching and learning visual impairment students in the ability to recognize musical notation.