Teachers’ Perspectives on Integrating Folk Music in Secondary Schools in Zambia

This questionnaire is designed to gather detailed, open-ended responses regarding the integration of folk music in secondary schools in Zambia. Your answers will be kept confidential and used strictly for academic purposes.

Results are publicly available

What is your gender?

What is your highest professional qualification?

How many years have you been teaching?

What subjects do you currently teach?

Have you received any formal training in music education or indigenous/folk music? Please explain.

What role does folk music play in preserving Zambian cultural identity?

How does integrating folk music in the classroom influence learners’ sense of identity and belonging?

Can you describe any experiences where folk music strengthened cultural pride among learners?

How can folk music promote national unity in Zambia’s multi-ethnic society?

How do you currently integrate folk music into your teaching practice?

What teaching strategies do you use when teaching folk music?

How do learners respond to lessons involving folk music?

How do you assess learners’ performance or understanding of folk music?

In what ways can folk music be integrated with other subjects such as history or literature?

What challenges do you face in integrating folk music into the secondary school curriculum?

Do you feel confident teaching indigenous instruments, songs, or dances? Why or why not?

What resources are available in your school to support folk music teaching?

What kind of professional development or training would help you teach folk music more effectively?

How can schools collaborate with local musicians, elders, or cultural practitioners in teaching folk music?

How can folk music be adapted to include learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds?

What policy or curriculum changes would you recommend to strengthen the integration of folk music in secondary schools?

Is there anything else you would like to share regarding folk music and music education in Zambia?