(328)IMPACT OF THE NEW MUSIC PROGRAM BY THE PUBLICEDUCATION SECRETARY IN MEXICO

摘要

In Mexico, basic education consists of three levels: the pre-school, primary school and secondaryschool. In 2000 the Public Education Secretary (SEP) promoted a reform whose initial phase was theReformation in Secondary (RS) designed from the planning authorities of the mentioned Secretary.An approximation to new stages of music education in high school is the aim of this work. Case studywas used as a research process, using observations, interviews and data analysis. A music teachershared her classroom, students and class sessions that were considered relevant.Triangulation was performed using information provided by the teacher in interviews, observationscollected during the classes development and from the policy documents published by the Secretary(RS-SEP).Four research questions guided the search: How many of the proposed changes are actually gettingthe students? What is the mood of the teacher about the new programs? What are their needs andsupport requirements? Have the participation of students changed from previous programs?New attitudes were observed in the performance of the teacher: the request for information andresearch, experimenting with other procedures in the classroom, questioning her own performing andat the end of the year her own satisfaction.About students, the opportunity to express their viewpoints, to improvise and create music, and toparticipate in decisions and self-assessment activities were fresh air in the classroom. Some actions tocontinue as a result of these considerations are:- Training on methodology of music education, so the teacher can update and enrich theeducational practice.- Continue the analysis, discussion and sharing among colleagues.- Continue collecting all kind of materials.Finally, a reflection, generations of students have changed, the curriculum has changed, the musicprogram has been reworked;;now we require a new attitude of the school team. The students can andlike to express their opinion. Are we ready for new programs and new generations? Will we acceptthat students freely express their opinion, questioning our own way of doing things?