Topical Issues of Contemporary Music Education
Topical Issues of Contemporary Music Education
Author(s): Marek Sedláček, Ivo Bartoš, Radka Binderová, Bedřich Crha, Taťána Jurčíková, Marek Olbrzymek, Markéta Prudíková, Klára Roztočilová, Lucie Sochorová, Kamila Sokolová, Kateřina Šrámková, Šárka Vaňková
Contributor(s): Marek Sedláček (Editor)
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Aesthetics, School education, Higher Education , ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Music Education; Musical Pedagogical Area; Music teachers; Multimedia; Computer Multimedia Technology in Music Education; Czech Republic;
Summary/Abstract: The proceedings contain full-text papers presented in the sub-section of the XXVI. international music teacher conference MUSICA VIVA IN SCHOLA organized by the Department of Music, the Faculty of Education, Masaryk University in Brno (the Czech Republic) on 16 – 18th October 2012.The studies of the partial conference section entitled "Topical Issues of Contemporary Music Education" regard the current problems of the Czech and European music education in historical contexts, as well as theoretically reflect on the partial results of the extensive nation wide empirical researches conducted by a team of academic workers and doctoral students of the above mentioned Department of Music in 2010-2012 – Research on the Use of Multimedia Technologies in Music Education at Elementary Schools of the Czech Republic (MUNI/A/1025/2009), Research on the Use of Multimedia Technologies in Music Education at Secondary Schools of the Czech Republic (MUNI/A/1022/2010) and especially Music Preferences of the University Students in the Czech Republic (MUNI/A/0885/2011).
- E-ISBN-13: 978-80-210-6102-6
- Page Count: 126
- Publication Year: 2012
- Language: English
What Is Felbiger Responsible for or Music Education – A Prisoner of the Enlightenment Rationalism Reforms
What Is Felbiger Responsible for or Music Education – A Prisoner of the Enlightenment Rationalism Reforms
(What Is Felbiger Responsible for or Music Education – A Prisoner of the Enlightenment Rationalism Reforms)
- Author(s):Ivo Bartoš
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Music, School education, History of Education, Educational Psychology, State/Government and Education, 18th Century, Sociology of Art
- Page Range:6-19
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Music Education; General School Regulations; Felbiger; cognitive education; emotional experience;
- Summary/Abstract:The essay recalls the Maria Theresa’s School Reform from 1774–1775 during which music education (M. E.) disappeared from the curriculum of the state-governed elementary schools in the Czech Kingdom. The low prestige of M. E. can be observed at Czech non-music schools even today. To improve the reputation of music education, it isnecessary to change its organization and content.
The Overview of the Events in the Musical-Pedagogical Area in the Last 100 Years from the Beginning of the 20th Century
The Overview of the Events in the Musical-Pedagogical Area in the Last 100 Years from the Beginning of the 20th Century
(The Overview of the Events in the Musical-Pedagogical Area in the Last 100 Years from the Beginning of the 20th Century)
- Author(s):Kateřina Šrámková
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Music, Recent History (1900 till today), School education, History of Education, 19th Century
- Page Range:20-29
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:music education; music teacher; organization; congress; pedagogy; Framework Education Programmes;
- Summary/Abstract:The study briefly describes the development of musical pedagogical thinking in the Czech lands from the turn of the 19th and 20th century to the present, which is largely bound to the new teaching and reform ideas. There are listed some of the music education representatives, who contributed to its development at that time, and some organizations supporting music as well. The part of the article deals with the current state of Music in schools, Framework Education Programmes and the future of music.
Music Education and Musical-Sociological Research
Music Education and Musical-Sociological Research
(Music Education and Musical-Sociological Research)
- Author(s):Bedřich Crha
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Education, Music, Evaluation research, Sociology of Art
- Page Range:30-39
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:Music pedagogy; music sociology; empiric research; music education; music; musical perception; value orientation;
- Summary/Abstract:The current world which is nowadays commonly called globalized, postmodern, media, information, virtual, consumer etc. is typical of the significant change of music environment where new, unexpected and often unpredictable ways of working of different music types enter the relatively stable system of music in society, so called new dimension of music social existence. That requires a continuous theoretical reflection from music pedagogy as a starting point for further projection of the process of music education which is impossible without information of musical-sociological type on music activities and attitudes to music genres which present strong correlations with music preferences, especially in a wider context of values and value orientations. The significant source of this information might be the results of empiric surveys of individual university departments in the area of music science and music education which are the subject of this essay.
A Music Teacher in the World of Multimedia
A Music Teacher in the World of Multimedia
(A Music Teacher in the World of Multimedia)
- Author(s):Šárka Vaňková
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Education, Music, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
- Page Range:40-48
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:music education; multimedia; EAS; research; teacher;
- Summary/Abstract:The European Association for Music in Schools has been reacting to a new phenomenon of using multimedia in the music classroom by interrogation of national coordinators in NET Music 01 Project and a recent publication of a new book called New Media in the Classroom. The text presents opinions of national coodinators and music experts from particular European countries on this new trend in a comparison with the nation wide extensive research in the Czech Republic.
Teacher's Work with Computer Multimedia Technology in Music Education at Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Czech Republic
Teacher's Work with Computer Multimedia Technology in Music Education at Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Czech Republic
(Teacher's Work with Computer Multimedia Technology in Music Education at Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Czech Republic)
- Author(s):Marek Sedláček
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Music, School education, Evaluation research, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Sociology of Art
- Page Range:49-54
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:music education; multimedia; research; musician; elementary school; secondary school; the Czech Republic; teacher's role;
- Summary/Abstract:In 2010 and 2011 the Department of Music (Faculty of Education, Masaryk University in Brno) conducted a nation wide extensive research based on the questionnaire addressed to all elementary and secondary schools in the Czech Republic, regarding the degree of multimedia using by teachers in music lessons (types and forms). The research also explored the musical skills of teachers and monitored their qualification. The results are presented and theoretically reflected in this study.
Electronic Keyboard Instruments at Elementary School
Electronic Keyboard Instruments at Elementary School
(Electronic Keyboard Instruments at Elementary School)
- Author(s):Radka Binderová
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Education, Music, School education, Evaluation research
- Page Range:55-63
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:Keyboards; use of keyboards; music education at elementary and lower secondary schools; quantitative survey; questionnaire method; electronic keyboard instruments; electronic instruments;
- Summary/Abstract:The article "Electronic Keyboard Instruments at Elementary School" focuses on keyboards and their use in music education at elementary and lower secondary schools, specifically in the region of Znojmo. The article aims to determine whether there has been a change in the attitudes of teachers towards electronic keyboard instruments. Two comparative surveys called "Possibilities of Electronic Keyboard Instruments in music education" by the author will also be used. They were conducted in 2005 and 2012.
The Motivation for Studying Music at Conservatory
The Motivation for Studying Music at Conservatory
(The Motivation for Studying Music at Conservatory)
- Author(s):Taťána Jurčíková
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Music, Higher Education
- Page Range:64-77
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Music; music schooling; conservatories; professional musicians; the choice of school; the choice of career; motivation; aspirations; research; questionnaire survey;
- Summary/Abstract:The article deals with the subject of motivation for professional studies of music at conservatory, especially with the reasons for choosing this school, motivation in studies, study and professional aims of the students at the beginning of the studies. The results of the research which examined the mentioned questions and was conducted in the form of a questionnaire survey in the first year conservatory students are presented. The results showthe main motivational factors of the studies and also an interesting disproportion between students’ aspirations and possibilities of their realistic fulfilling.
What is the relationship of the youth to music like?
What is the relationship of the youth to music like?
(What is the relationship of the youth to music like?)
- Author(s):Markéta Prudíková
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Education, Music, Sociology of Art
- Page Range:78-88
- No. of Pages:11
- Keywords:Attitude to music; music education; musical preferences; musical taste; music pedagogy;
- Summary/Abstract:The study focuses on the relationship to music in children and the youth. The relationship of young people to this type of art is described mainly on the basis of the results of the research conducted at the turn of years 2008 and 2009. The research was focused on the influences shaping the attitude to music, musical taste, further on the positionof music education and its role in creating attitude to music. Active manifestations of this relationship were observed (i.e. playing a musical instrument, singing, participationin a choir), musical preferences etc. This research followed other surveys which dealt with similar matter in the past.
Do Music Teachers Really Want to Teach?
Do Music Teachers Really Want to Teach?
(Do Music Teachers Really Want to Teach?)
- Author(s):Lucie Sochorová
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Education, Music, Evaluation research
- Page Range:89-98
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:music teacher; teaching; music pedagogy; career;
- Summary/Abstract:The study focuses on the music teachers' satisfaction with their professional career. It takes into account the results of researches on these issues (their motivation, social status, personal qualities, level of instrumental skills, etc.), which were conducted in the last years. It also touches the professional standard, that defines the key competences of teachers (pedagogical workers). The study is based on the survey results coming from the author's thesis.
Environmental Influences on the Development of Musicality and Musical Perception in Children and the Youth
Environmental Influences on the Development of Musicality and Musical Perception in Children and the Youth
(Environmental Influences on the Development of Musicality and Musical Perception in Children and the Youth)
- Author(s):Marek Olbrzymek
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Music, Preschool education, School education, Cognitive Psychology
- Page Range:99-107
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:education; musicality; musical perception; amusia; dysmusia;
- Summary/Abstract:This essay deals with the possibilities of how to use a music perception of school and pre-school age children, to improve their perception of music and how congenital dysfunctions, defects or deficiencies can be connected with the basic perception of music. The paper mentions some of the conclusions of Hyde, Lerch, Norton’s and Winner’s researches from 2007 and 2009.
Using Students‘ Talent in Music Lessons
Using Students‘ Talent in Music Lessons
(Using Students‘ Talent in Music Lessons)
- Author(s):Kamila Sokolová
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Music, Higher Education
- Page Range:108-112
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:education; talent; teacher; pupil; music education; abilities; endowment; skills;
- Summary/Abstract:Education seems to be a determining element of culture which by its own support and by using talent expects and refers to the interpretation of pedagogical experience of also music education teachers in changing school conditions and educational connections and at the same time to the adjustment of their professional behaviour to reflected and accepted reality of the educational environment.
The Aesthetics of a Folk Song and Its Current Position in Musical Preferences of the Youth
The Aesthetics of a Folk Song and Its Current Position in Musical Preferences of the Youth
(The Aesthetics of a Folk Song and Its Current Position in Musical Preferences of the Youth)
- Author(s):Klára Roztočilová
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Customs / Folklore, Music, Aesthetics, Higher Education
- Page Range:113-124
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:folklore; traditional folk music; aesthetics; musical preferences; youth; research;
- Summary/Abstract:This study focuses on musical preferences relating to music folklore in university students. It uses the results of the empirical research conducted by the Department of Music at the Faculty of Education, Masaryk University. We are interested in the relationship of the youth to traditional folk music. We specifically focus on young people who underwent music education at elementary and secondary school. We concentrate on the position of music education in this area and the impact teachers of music have on their students. This paper describes the teachers and their views regarding the representation of the folk song in the classroom. In addition to the interpretation of the partial results of the research, we introduce the comparison with the results which Judita Kučerová presented in her survey.
