El curriculo bajo la concepciòn del aprendizaje por destrezas : una propuesta de ajuste curricular para el nivel inicial de piano del conservatorio superior de mùsica Salvador Bustamante Celi de la Ciudad de Loja

Abstract

This research project examines curriculum studies, specifically the curricular concept that promotes learning by skills. This is a subject of little scientific study, particularly in music education in our country. The Political Constitution of the Republic of 2008 offers legal support for the current proposal; curriculum studies and the main authors that have researched the topic, in epistemological and methodological problems that form part of the theoretic framework, assert scientific support. The development of this research presents important precedents that extend from the necessary change in curricular planning model, to the improvement of work methods in the classroom. The objective is to propose a curricular adjustment to focus the management of the teaching-learning process on skills for the model of the beginning level piano curriculum of the institution. Lastly, the study provides a critical analysis of the current beginning level piano curriculum, identifies main fallacies to guarantee a teaching-learning process by skills with a cultural and historical focus, contributes a proposal for the model of the beginning level piano curriculum from the perspective of learning by skills with performance criteria, and offers a system of methodological recommendations for the teacher to drive the teaching-learning process from that perspective. The study will allow students to reach a higher technical level in different skills at the beginning level, which will in turn contribute to the strengthening of their comprehensive and professional training.