Bilingual Music Use for Learning Moken and English Languages for Children and Youth of a Sea Gypsy Ethnic Group

Abstract

This research is the action research was executed utilizing the PAOR process, ethnic music data, a genre-based approach, and Carl Orff’s pedagogical framework for music education. The objectives are: 1) to create bilingual songs that align with Moken music culture and lifestyle; and 2) to find guidelines for using bilingual music to facilitate the learning of the Moken and English languages for children and youth of the Chao Lay ethnic group.
The findings indicated that the development of bilingual music for the acquisition of Moken and English can be accomplished in three primary stages: 1) Preparation involves selecting and cultivating Moken music, choosing appropriate words and meanings for songs, and crafting bilingual lyrics for children; 2) Composition entails the creation of bilingual music and songs utilizing distinctive melodies from Moken songs; and 3) Creation focuses on formulating guidelines for employing bilingual music in the instruction of Moken and English.