An Analysis of the Elementary Integrated Curriculum ‘Pleasant Life’ Textbooks and Teachers' Perceptions Under the 2022 Revised Curriculum

The purpose of this study is to analyze the music-related content in the ‘Pleasant Life’ Textbook under the 2022 revised curriculum and explore teachers’ experiences in utilizing it. The analysis focused on song selection, activities, prompts, and music notation types, supplemented by interviews with 14 teachers who have experience using the textbook. The findings indicate that while the textbook includes various genres, many songs are not developmentally appropriate. Singing activities dominate, but music-specific activities are limited. It was found that the majority of songs were presented without musical notation, consisting only of lyrics, which teachers reported as challenging to utilize in their lessons. Additionally, music activities are less structured than those in other subjects. Based on these findings, this study suggests improving song selection, diversifying music activities, enhancing notation formats, strengthening instructional guidance, and fostering interdisciplinary connections. Further research is encouraged to refine the curriculum.