PARADIGM INNOVATION OF ORFF EDUCATION METHOD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC EDUCATION: TRACING THE ORIGIN OF CONCEPTS, PRACTICAL PATHS AND LOCALIZATION THOUGHTS

Authors

  • Hu Mengling Faculty Of Creative Technology And Heritage, Universitiy Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Madya Khairil Anwar Dean Kamarudin Faculty Of Creative Technology And Heritage, Universitiy Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEMP.830026

Keywords:

Orff Schulwerk, Early Childhood Music Education, Elemental Music, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Embodied Cognition

Abstract

The Orff Schulwerk approach, grounded in the philosophy of "elemental music," has revolutionized early childhood music education by prioritizing embodied, improvisational, and culturally rooted learning over technical mastery. This review synthesizes global theoretical advancements and practical innovations in applying Orff’s pedagogy to young learners. It begins by deconstructing Orff’s theoretical framework, which integrates music, movement, and language through a lens of cultural anthropology and holistic artistry. The analysis highlights how principles like multisensory engagement, vernacular material adaptation, and child-led creativity address the limitations of skill-centric pedagogies.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Hu Mengling, & Madya Khairil Anwar Dean Kamarudin. (2025). PARADIGM INNOVATION OF ORFF EDUCATION METHOD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC EDUCATION: TRACING THE ORIGIN OF CONCEPTS, PRACTICAL PATHS AND LOCALIZATION THOUGHTS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PRACTISES (IJEMP), 8(30). https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEMP.830026