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Nattaphob Aoonlamai1, Parama Kwangmuang2
1Department of Innovation, Technology and Learning Science, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
BMC Psychology
|September 27, 2025
Summary
A new ubiquitous learning framework enhances creativity and music arrangement skills in high school students by integrating digital tools with constructivist learning. This validated framework offers scalable applications for technology-enhanced music education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Music Education
- Learning Sciences
Background:
- Traditional music education methods struggle to meet modern learners' needs.
- Integrating digital tools with constructivist learning is a challenge.
- Fostering creativity and music arrangement skills requires innovative pedagogical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a ubiquitous learning framework for music education.
- To enhance creativity and music arrangement skills among Thai high school students.
- To integrate digital tools with constructivist learning principles.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental, mixed-methods design with 200 high school students.
- Development and expert validation (CVI = 0.94) of a six-component framework.
- Quantitative analysis of creativity dimensions (flexibility, elaboration).
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in creativity, particularly flexibility (t=13.02, p<0.001) and elaboration (t=10.76, p<0.001).
- Scaffolding and cognitive tools identified as key predictors of enhanced creativity.
- Validated framework demonstrated effectiveness in a real-world educational setting.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully developed and validated a ubiquitous learning framework for music education.
- The framework effectively enhances student creativity and music arrangement skills.
- This approach bridges traditional and technology-enhanced music education, with potential for broad application.
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