Utilization of Educational Instructional Technology in the Ensemble Preservation of Gong Sabah Music via Formal Institutions

The Gong music ensemble is a traditional musical genre of the Kadazan Dusun ethnic group in Sabah, distinguished by its unique historical context and performance style. This study was conducted to understand the musical culture and traditions, specifically on the Gong music ensemble, which has become a cultural heritage for the Kadazan Dusun people in Sabah. This cultural practice has been unofficially passed down through generations among the Sabah ethnic community. It has begun to decline amid the various behavioural changes in society that occur over time. This research provides a framework for analyzing the technical and aesthetic aspects of the Gong music ensemble, incorporating music education concepts, and resulting in the development of interactive multimedia materials for formal educational contexts. This study utilizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including questionnaires and semi-structured interviews for data collection, which are then evaluated by descriptive-analytical procedures. The Gong Music Ensemble, an interactive multimedia instructional resource, has been created and evaluated for its suitability in formal educational environments. The study's findings, based on feedback from educators, trainers, and students, indicate that this teaching and learning material demonstrates considerable utility and suitability for the Sabah Gong music ensemble in formal educational contexts.

Cultural Preservation; Education and Literacy; Gong Ensemble; Interactive Multimedia; Instructional Technology

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