Review Article
Chamil Arkhasa Nikko Mazlan, Mohd Hassan Abdullah, Mohd Azam Sulong, Ashardi Abas, Mohamad Rohieszan Ramdan, Abdul Rahman Safian, Dayang Rafidah Syariff M. Fuad
CONT ED TECHNOLOGY, Volume 15, Issue 4, Article No: ep468
ABSTRACT
This scoping review investigates the potential of bite-sized learning approach in music education. The review identified articles from Scopus and ERIC databases, revealing that bite-sized learning is widely discussed in the field of ICT, mathematics, and medicine. Bite-sized learning is pedagogical and pragmatic, providing easy access, convenience, and reducing cognitive load. The study suggests that music educators can incorporate bite-sized learning by refining music content into manageable small units, utilizing flexible platforms such as TikTok, and tailoring the approach according to learner interests. Bite-sized learning can improve the quality of learning by creating an enjoyable, useful, and understandable learning session, reducing time to mastery, and improving mental health. Moreover, bite-sized learning can align with the 21st century learning traits such as personalization. This review highlights the potential of bite-sized learning in music education and recommends further research to examine its effectiveness in various instruments and related subjects. The study concludes that bite-sized learning can be recognized as a pragmatic, flexible, brevity and personalized learning approach that aligns with the needs of modern learners for the 21st century.
Keywords: bite-sized learning, music education, pedagogue, teaching and learning approach, 21st century learning