Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Education Technology and Scientific Researches (IJETSAR), cilt.8, sa.25, ss.2949-2982, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study aimed to adapt the "Singing Voice Development Measure (SVDM)" developed by Rutkowski into Turkish and examine the children's singing voices in terms of different variables, such as age, gender, and the use of songs with/without words. For this purpose, after obtaining the necessary permissions, two independent translators translated the measurement tool. The translation was finalized after being submitted to expert opinions within the scope of the linguistic equivalence study. The research group consisted of 253 children who attended between kindergarten and 3rd grade in a primary school in the Çankaya district of Ankara in the 2022/2023 academic year. The analyses carried out according to the Rasch model revealed that the measurement tool works in line with the purpose, contains positive findings regarding its validity, and can be used for the purpose. Regarding the reliability of the measurement tool, it was determined that the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability values were high. These findings show that SVDM is a valid and reliable measurement tool in Turkish culture. When the singing voice usage of Turkish children is examined in terms of different variables, it is seen that the use of singing voice increases as the grade level increases. It has been determined that girls are relatively more advanced in the use of singing voice than boys, and compared to songs with words, songs without words provide an advantage in the use of the singing voice of children. Incorporating the SVDM into our education system for use in general music education classes is recommended. It is also recommended to conduct large-sample screening studies at different grade levels to measure the development of children's singing voices in terms of different variables to eliminate and improve the current deficiencies in our music education system.