Abstract

This study aims to analyze the teaching objectives and practical tasks related to Sichuan traditional chanting from the perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), focusing on aspects such as cultural inheritance, language development, aesthetic cultivation, musical perception, and moral education. The research utilized a Research and Development (R&D) approach combined with a Mixed Methods design, incorporating document analysis, expert interviews, and surveys to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The sample consisted of 352 Chinese language teachers, school administrators, and educational practitioners involved in the teaching of classical Chinese literature and the transmission of chanting in primary and secondary schools in Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China, using stratified sampling based on region, school level, and teaching experience. The qualitative data from expert interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis, while the quantitative data from the surveys were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean scores and standard deviations, as well as the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI-Modified) to identify areas requiring development. The findings revealed that Sichuan traditional chanting plays a significant role in cultural inheritance and language development, enhancing language skills and deep reading comprehension, as well as emotional and aesthetic awareness. The analysis of teaching objectives showed that cultural inheritance and identity building were perceived as the most important goals (M = 4.56), followed by language development (M = 4.49), aesthetic and musical cultivation, and moral education. The analysis of teaching practices found that teacher demonstration and student imitation were the most frequently implemented activities (M = 4.51), followed by the integration of chanting with text interpretation (M = 4.47). The developmental needs analysis indicated that curriculum integration and instructional framework development were the most urgent areas for improvement (PNI-Modified = 0.31).

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