The Development of Elderly Care Curriculum for Undergraduate Students in Sichuan Province, China: Current Status, Challenges and Prospects
Abstract
This article is a literature review on the development of elderly care courses for undergraduate students in Sichuan Province's music teacher profession. Through a review of relevant literature, the study finds that music education positively impacts the mental health and social participation of elderly individuals. However, there are shortcomings in curriculum design, personalized teaching, and interdisciplinary integration. This paper aims to explore how to effectively integrate music education with elderly care knowledge, optimize curriculum design, and establish scientific assessment mechanisms to enhance the practical effectiveness of the courses. This study provides theoretical support and practical guidance for developing elderly care courses for music teacher undergraduates in Sichuan Province. This paper draws its content from the doctoral thesis, "The Development of Subject Curriculum for Caring for the Elderly Among Music Teacher Profession Students at the Undergraduate Level in Sichuan Province, China."