A Study on the Pedagogical Reform of Music and Dance Education in Chinese Universities under the Context of Digitalization
Keywords:
Music and Dance Education, Digital Teaching Reform, Chinese Higher Education, Task-Based Instruction, Systemic CoordinationAbstract
This research aimed to study: 1) the structural challenges and transformation logic of music and dance education reform in Chinese universities under the influence of digitalization; and 2) the construction of a coordinated and practical reform pathway based on task-oriented instruction, digital platforms, and institutional governance. The sample was a set of academic literature and institutional cases related to higher arts education in China, selected through purposive sampling from CNKI and Google Scholar. The research results were found as follows: 1) Music and dance education in Chinese universities is facing fragmented reform due to the lack of synergy among curriculum content, teaching methods, teacher development, and institutional support. While digital platforms have been introduced, their integration with pedagogical logic and governance remains insufficient. 2) Some innovative practices—such as modular course redesign, AI-assisted feedback systems, and interdisciplinary training centers—have shown potential, but they often lack systematic coordination and scalability. To address this, the study proposes a “Task–Platform–Mechanism” coordination model that emphasizes the alignment of task-driven teaching design, intelligent platform integration, and adaptive institutional structures.
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