Abstract

This systematic review investigates the role of music education in fostering student competencies and preserving cultural identity in Vietnamese primary schools. Through a comprehensive analysis of recent literature and empirical studies, this study explore what's happening with music education in Vietnam right now how it helps students grow, and why it matters for keeping cultural traditions going. The study shines a light on the tricky parts of teaching traditional Vietnamese music, like oral traditions, scales that aren't Western, and the many five-note systems. It looks into how learning music helps kids develop important skills like language cultural understanding, thinking, and dealing with emotions. It also talks about how music education plays a key role in keeping Vietnamese culture strong by teaching kids about traditional instruments, folk songs, and unique ways of making music. Even though it's important, music education in Vietnam faces some hurdles. These include not having enough resources trying to balance old and new ways, and issues with teacher training. The author presents some fresh ideas to tackle these problems and suggest ways to make things better in the future. These suggestions cover improving what's taught helping teachers get better at their jobs getting the community involved, doing more research, and working with other countries. This in-depth look gives useful insights for teachers people who make decisions, and researchers who want to boost music education and keep culture alive in Vietnam and other places.

Keywords:

Music education; Vietnam; Primary schools; Student competencies; Cultural identity; Curriculum development

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