The purpose of this study is to present a learner-centered music appreciation lesson plan by applying the Jigsaw II cooperative learning model, and to analyze the effectiveness of the lesson by implementing it with first-year high school students. Aft...
The purpose of this study is to present a learner-centered music appreciation lesson plan by applying the Jigsaw II cooperative learning model, and to analyze the effectiveness of the lesson by implementing it with first-year high school students. After developing the lesson plan, the actual class was conducted, and the lesson content was revised and improved based on the results.
The results of the study indicated that the Jigsaw II model effectively promoted students' collaborative learning and expanded their musical thinking. By learning their assigned topics and explaining them to their peers, students were able to deeply understand and internalize the content. In particular, during group activities, students experienced the importance of collaboration as they debated different opinions, showing higher levels of participation and comprehension compared to traditional teacher-centered instruction. The researcher encouraged participation by assigning more specific roles to students and setting clear expectations for those roles. Furthermore, the individual and group reward system of the Jigsaw II model played a crucial role in enhancing students' motivation to learn, although some students felt confused about the criteria for rewards. In response, the reward system was clarified and adjusted to help students better understand the meaning of collaboration through the rewards.
Based on a comprehensive review of the results, this study has demonstrated that the Jigsaw II model can be effectively applied to music appreciation lessons, suggesting the need for further research to more closely examine its effects and applicability. The researcher, having personally experienced the process of enhanced motivation and achievement through students' active participation and collaborative learning, is now convinced that this model not only contributes to students' learning but also plays a significant role in improving their social interaction skills. It is hoped that the findings of this study will serve as a helpful reference for music teachers who aim to incorporate cooperative learning into their music appreciation lessons.