音楽科授業における興味の発展的様相とその特性

―中学校の歌唱授業の場合―

抄録

  This research examines the development and characteristics of interest in music classes. This paper will look at the development and characteristics of interest in music classes, based on Dewey's theory of interest. The research was carried out in the following way. First, the concepts behind Dewey's theoretical framework with regard to interest are reviewed. Second, a conceptual model was used and applied toward the development of interest in a music class. Third, the process of developing interest in experiencing the music is analyzed.

  The results of the research resulted in five key findings :

1. Student interest was based on feelings and thus affected by individual sensitivity ;

2. Students were interested in singing and other related activities during class ;

3. Students recognized the aim of the activity through singing ;

4. Students recognized the relationship between the ends (image) and means (musical elements) of the musical experience ;

5. Student interest was developed by understanding the relationship between these ends and means.

  The observations showed that music classes that develop individual sensitivity through continuous musical activity have a strong effect on fostering the development of student interest.