சிங்கப்பூர் உயர்நிலைப்பள்ளி மாணவர்களுக்குத் தமிழ்மொழி, பண்பாட்டு விழுமியங்களைக் கற்பித்தலில் தமிழர் நாட்டுப்புறப் பாடல்களின் பங்கு: The Role of Tamil Folk Songs in Teaching Tamil Language and Cultural Values to Singapore Secondary School Students

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of Tamil folk songs in teaching language skills and cultural values to secondary school students in Singapore. Specifically, it examines how folk songs aid in enhancing the four fundamental language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—while propagating core values such as respect, responsibility, harmony, and empathy. The research confirms that song-based learning increases student engagement and allows them to experience Tamil as a "living language." By integrating folk songs into the classroom, educators can transform learning into a joyful, culturally relevant experience that strengthens students' cultural identity while improving linguistic proficiency.

Keywords

• Folk Songs
• Tamil Language Education
• Cultural Values
• Language Skills
• Singapore Education