The integration of educational technology is often viewed as a significant approach to potentially enhance educational outcomes and contribute to the goal of educational equity. However, there is still a scarcity of literature on how rural music teachers in China can improve their teaching capabilities integrating educational technology. Therefore, this study, based on the TPACK framework, conducted a two-year survey of over 300 primary and junior high school music teachers in five provinces of China using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that: the TPACK capabilities of rural primary and junior high school music teachers in China are generally insufficient, with significant differences in the development of various factors; participation in teacher mutual aid communities has a positive effect on the development of technology-related factors; and, rural music teachers with higher initial TPACK capabilities experience a decrease in the efficiency of TPACK capability development after a period, in the absence of opportunities for music practice participation and personal teaching research achievements display. Based on the data analysis and discussion of the causes, the following strategies are recommended to enhance the TPACK capabilities of rural music teachers: 1. Implement TPACK framework-based blended in-service training; 2. Establish online and regional professional communities for rural music teachers; 3. Provide rural music teachers with comprehensive platforms for music and music education achievements showcase. This study also aims to provide a reference for the development strategies of teacher capabilities in other regions with insufficient educational resources.

Authors:
Jiaen Zhang, Guangdong University of Education, China
Kaijie Hu, Guangdong Vocational College of Arts, China

About the Presenter(s)
Jiaen Zhang, a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Technology at Guangdong University of Education, China. Ms. Zhang earned her master degree in Instructional Technology and Media from Columbia University in the US.

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