The reality and difficulties of actual musical activities of infant teachers

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the practices and challenges faced by infant teachers in conducting musical activities. Methods As for the participants in the method study, nine voluntary teachers who had experience in teaching the infant class or were serving as infant class teachers were selected as the purpose sampling method. After the preliminary interview and the second interview, all interviews with infant teachers were recorded with consent, and the recorded data were derived through in-depth analysis. Results The results indicated that infant teachers engage in musical activities that are: firstly, simple and repetitive; secondly, integrated into daily routines and play activities; thirdly, centered around the teachers' own musical experiences during childhood. The difficulties faced by infant teachers in musical activities include a lack of specialized knowledge, limitations in providing musical environments suitable for infant characteristics, and exhaustion due to repetitive musical activities. Conclusions In conclusion, to go beyond the limitations of providing musical environments and prevent exhaustion, practical support methods for musical activities tailored to the repetitive play developmental characteristics of infants are needed, along with environmental and instructional media support.