The Impact of Using Odes on Developing Vocal Abilities for Kindergarten Children (Pilot Study)
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https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.9587Keywords:
kindergarten children, singing abilities, songs.Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the effect of using odes on developing the singing abilities of kindergarten children through a training program proposed by the researchers. The experimental study was conducted on a group of 25 children enrolled in Maysloun Mixed Primary School.
Methods: The experimental design focused on an interactive group using a researcher-developed evaluation card for singing abilities. The card assessed three components: breath control, vocal coloring, and melodic movement.
Results: The findings indicated statistically significant differences (α ≥ 0.05) in singing abilities between the pre- and post-measurements, confirming improvements in all assessed dimensions.
Conclusions: The study demonstrated the effectiveness of using odes in developing vocal abilities among kindergarten children. It recommends providing pedagogical guides for teaching singing to preschool children, emphasizing the importance of vocal development at this early stage. Furthermore, it highlights the need for diverse and appropriate evaluation methods tailored to the nature of early childhood musical education.
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