scholarly journals SKILLS FOR CREATING SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS – AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF TEACHERS`PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Kristi Kiilu ◽  
Urve Läänemets ◽  
Katrin Kalamees-Ruubel
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
School Level ◽  
Comprehensive Schools ◽  
Supportive Learning Environment

The current research on music teachers’ professional skills of structuring and developing supportive learning environments for implementation of National Curricula is the third in line, based on a pilot project of 2013, a study of 2015. The research problem for all the three studies was “How do music teachers at general comprehensive schools comprehend supportive learning environment and opportunities for their design and development. The data collected and analysed (n=70) in 2019 allow to follow the development of teachers’ professional abilities and creativity at structuring and designing supportive environments for learning music at general comprehensive schools and kindergartens. If smartly designed and created, they promote learning, lead to higher academic achievement and contribute to students’ self-esteem. The study has also provided information about teachers’ professional approaches, real environments at schools and the needs for improvement. The analysis of the data, providing some insights allows to make recommendations for teacher training, for curriculum design at school level and offer suggestions for cultural activities in local communities supporting cohesion and identity building in society. Current turbulent times require increasingly wider competences and creativity from teachers for making music education socially meaningful. 

scholarly journals Music Teachers’ Perception of Music Teaching at the Stage of Early Adolescence

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-118
Author(s):  
Petra Brdnik Juhart ◽  
Barbara Sicherl Kafol
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Music Teaching ◽  
Music Curriculum ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
School Music ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
General School

Based on the descriptive method of qualitative educational research, the present study explores music teaching at the stage of early adolescence in terms of general-school music teachers’ viewpoints on factors defining the planning and implementation of music teaching. The study was based on qualitative analysis of data gathered in interviews with 18 teachers from nine countries (Slovenia, Argentina, Australia, USA, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Italy and Germany). The research found that music teaching based on authentic musical communication through the activities of playing, creating and listening to music was favoured by the interviewees. Among the factors affecting the presentation of music teaching at the stage of early adolescence, the quality of curricular bases and the professional competence of music teachers were emphasised. In this context, the research findings showed that music curricula in the international context do not provide a suitable curricular base for the implementation of music teaching. The problem becomes especially salient when the competences of music teachers are insufficient for the transference of the curricular platform to musical praxis through authentic ways of musical teaching. The research findings provide an insight into the complexity of the factors involved, including authentic music teaching, the music curriculum and teachers’ competences, which determine the planning and implementation of music teaching at the stage of early adolescence. In addition, the findings provide a basis for further research in a broader context and for the development of guidelines for curricular updates and the modernisation of music education in general schools.

scholarly journals Understanding curriculum design in the perceptions and practices of classroom music teachers in the lower secondary school in England

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Anthony Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Planning ◽  
Music Curriculum ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Key Stage 3 ◽  
Curriculum Practices

Abstract Curriculum design is a domain that infrequently forms a discrete element of initial teacher training, or continuing professional development for music teachers in English secondary schools. Classroom music teachers, teaching Key Stage 3 (KS3) learners (11–14-year olds), are, however, required to design their own curriculum. Teachers are accountable to school leaders for curricula they implement, and the outcomes from their selected approaches. This article discusses classroom music curriculum practices and their significance in music education. The research project was conducted with music teachers from schools in the East and West Midlands of England, utilising questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Research findings are conceptualised in a model of music curriculum activity. The research thereby facilitates discussion of unacknowledged complexities and tacit teacher planning practices in music curriculum design.

scholarly journals Master Class as Part of Musicians Professional and Practical Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Tetiana Pistunova
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
National University ◽  
Methods Analytical

The article examines the features of practical training and independent work of musicians in art institutions of higher education, presents the experience of introducing master classes as a methodological component of the educational program ‘Musical Art’ for ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Master’ degrees. The purpose of the research is to analyze the practical experience of using the master class method in training musicians for the educational programs ‘Bachelor’, ‘Master’. The research methodology consists of several general scientific and special methods: analytical-search – to clarify the concepts of research; problem-search and observation method – to identify the main features of the master class; comparative – to compare the educational process as a whole and the method of transferring information within the framework of master classes; classification – for grouping master classes by type, method of conducting and tasks. The scientific novelty of the research consists in a comprehensive understanding of the practice of conducting master classes as an integral part of the professional competencies’ formation of music students in institutionalized higher music education, their systematization and classification by types, methods and tasks. Conclusions. The analysis of many of master classes held at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts made it possible to make some generalizations of practical experience and propose the following classification by type: conceptual master class, practice-oriented master class, combined master class. Own experience of initiating, planning and conducting master classes and pedagogical observation proves that the construction of the author's models of the educational process in real-time, the practical mastering of music skills within the framework of the broadcast of experience, the activation of the cognitive activity of music seekers are the most effective means of exchange and popularization of modern technologies, techniques, programs to improve professional competence, the formation of an individual creative performing style.

scholarly journals AmbiLearn

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hyndman ◽  
Tom Lunney ◽  
Paul Mc Kevitt
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
School Level ◽  
Multimodal Learning ◽  
Ambient Intelligent ◽  
Supportive Learning Environment ◽  
Educational Potential

In educational institutions computing technology is facilitating a dynamic and supportive learning environment for students. In recent years, much research has involved investigating the potential of technology for use in education and terms such as personalized learning, virtual learning environments, intelligent tutoring and m-learning have brought significant advances within higher education but have not propagated down to Primary Level. This paper discusses AmbiLearn, an ambient intelligent multimodal learning environment for children. The main objective of this research is to redress the limited use of virtual learning environments in primary school education. With a focus on multimodal presentation and learning environments, AmbiLearn explores the educational potential of such systems at Primary school level.

scholarly journals ПРИНЦИПИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ МУЗИКИ ЗАСОБАМИ МУЛЬТИМЕДІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Liudmyla H. Havrilova
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Urgent Problem ◽  
Learning Aids ◽  
Multimedia Technologies ◽  
Teachers Training ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Creative Cooperation

The article focuses on an urgent problem of contemporary artistic education and concerns implementation of multimedia computer aids of learning in the process of music teachers training. The author considers the principles of music teachers professional competence formation using multimedia technologies and defines them as follows: principle of informatization of learning; principle of visualization, supported with multimedia aids; principle of optimal selection of learning aids; principle of integration of traditional approaches to music education with innovative multimedia technologies; principle of purposeful interaction and creative cooperation between teacher and students; principle of promotion creative musical activities and personal self-expression. Adherence to these principles determines effective professional development of music teachers through the means of multimedia technologies.

AmbiLearn

2014 ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hyndman ◽  
Tom Lunney ◽  
Paul Mc Kevitt
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
School Level ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Multimodal Learning ◽  
Supportive Learning Environment ◽  
Educational Potential

In educational institutions computing technology is facilitating a dynamic and supportive learning environment for students. In recent years, much research has involved investigating the potential of technology for use in education and terms such as personalized learning, virtual learning environments, intelligent tutoring and m-learning have brought significant advances within higher education but have not propagated down to Primary Level. This paper discusses AmbiLearn, an ambient intelligent multimodal learning environment for children. The main objective of this research is to redress the limited use of virtual learning environments in primary school education. With a focus on multimodal presentation and learning environments, AmbiLearn explores the educational potential of such systems at Primary school level.

The English Camps as Method of Promoting Fun English at Elementary School Level in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Meida Rachmawati ◽  
Suzana Widjajanti ◽  
Ahmad Ahmad ◽  
Aslan Aslan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Level ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Scientific Publications

This article aimed to promote English in elementary school students through a fun learning method, called the Fun English Camp. Several studies had been conducted to encounter the best solution to handle this issue. The researchers used PRISMA Protocol as an instrument to collect the data that has been widely used in the process of selecting relevant articles. The researchers reviewed twenty five scientific publications, related to Fun English Camp that has become an English learning approach for beginner students. Through a review of twenty five scientific publications, for instance book and journal, the researchers got scientific evidence that introduction of a learning method with the term Fun English camp has an impact on promoting language learning for elementary school children in Indonesia. Thus, the fun English camp method can be an interesting method to be applied by elementary school curriculum design in Indonesia. Keywords: English Camps, Learning Method, Fun English Learning

MODERN CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE SOCIAL EDUCATION FROM SOCIAL PROTECTION OF YOUTH

2019 ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
L. Gonchar ◽  
Y. Spivak
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
University Education ◽  
Social Education ◽  
Social Thinking ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
Youth Rights ◽  
Social Pedagogues

The article outlines the historical milestones of the formation and development of the problem of professional competence of future social educators on social protection of youth rights from the 90s of the XX century to the present. The scientific literature on the research problem is analyzed. Conceptual approaches to professional training of future social educators on social protection of youth rights (systemic, civilizational, sociocultural, personal, activity, professional, socio-pedagogical, methodological technological) are defined and their essential characteristics are revealed. The content and structural components of the professional training of future social educators on social protection of youth rights are characterized. The peculiarities of development of both the system of becoming a profession of social educators and the system of its professional preparation for practical activity in the social sphere are given. The essence of the concept of «social education» is revealed. The importance of the influence of social education in its various interpretations on sociology, which is the basis of the development of the culture of social thinking in the XX-XXI centuries, is revealed. The factors of influence on the formation of the outlook values of future social educators are presented. The modern tendencies of professional training of future social educators on social protection of youth rights (intensification and extension of university education, multilevel and variability of education, strengthening of psychological and pedagogical and general educational components, integration) are determined. The peculiarities of vocational training of social pedagogues in several universities of Ukraine are studied

Blank Canvas

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Toscher
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Personal Agency ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Knowledge

The majority of learning in arts entrepreneurship education is experiential (Essig & Guevara, 2016). Experiential and entrepreneurial learning theories indicate that to facilitate entrepreneurial knowledge generation which “enables [entrepreneurs] to recognize and act on entrepreneurial opportunities and to organize and manage new ventures” (Politis, 2005, p. 400), individuals need to exercise personal agency and engage in explorative behavior (Kolb & Kolb, 2009; Politis, 2005). If arts entrepreneurship education is to help students generate such entrepreneurial knowledge, arts entrepreneurship educators should create learning environments in which their students can exercise personal agency and behave exploratively. Despite this, how students exercise personal agency and explore within arts entrepreneurship education has not been empirically studied. This empirical paper attempts to answer the following question: How do students explore and exercise personal agency in arts entrepreneurship education? Using rigor to systematically analyze qualitative data (Gioia et al., 2013) from a five-week course in entrepreneurship in higher music education to produce a data structure and model, I find that within a teacher-created learning environment, students balance personal factors (their values and beliefs, habitual modes of thought, prior experience and personal goals) against social factors (social interdependencies and conditions of approval) while taking actions to reduce uncertainty. The findings imply that teacher-created learning environments and engagement in social contexts influences how students exercise personal agency and explore.  

Courses for Secondary Instruments

2019 ◽  
pp. 344-363
Author(s):  
Molly A. Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Promising Practices ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Music Teacher Education ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
School Based ◽  
Secondary Instrument ◽  
Institutional Model

The main purpose of this chapter is to synthesize the literature regarding courses for secondary instruments in the interest of making recommendations for promising practices. The chapter also is intended to “push boundaries from within the system” of music teacher education. That is, it is intended to be a resource for those who prepare preservice music teachers (PMTs) for the realities of P-12 school-based music education and who aspire to instill in these new colleagues a disposition toward change. The chapter is divided into six sections: importance of secondary instrument courses, characteristics and configurations of secondary instrument courses, focus and content of secondary instrument courses, peer teaching activities and field experiences within secondary instrument courses, recommendations for promising practices (including professional development beyond the preservice music education curriculum and an institutional model for secondary instrument courses), and future considerations.

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