Integration of a Music Teacher in Europe to the Realities of Cultural Diversity
Dzharatova, Anna (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060822894
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060822894
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With the growing number of foreign residents in Europe, music educators encounter students of various cultural backgrounds. The need for finding relevant approaches to students and new teaching methods is urgent.
The phenomenological research was aimed to provide a profound and well-round analysis of the selected topic, equip music teachers with the necessary knowledge, and give confidence in the choice of teaching methods. For a more detailed consideration, five cultures were selected that are mostly presented in Europe during the time of research conduction: Ukraine, Türkiye, Iran, Afghanistan, and the African region. The focus was made on school-age students.
The theoretical part is based on a detailed study of the historical musical heritage of selected countries in order to unveil the general music foundation and educational development of the culture, and accurately acknowledge the student's potential musical educational background.
The research data in the current study were drawn from two different perspectives: teacher and student. From a pedagogical point of view, it was obtained through online structured thematic interviews with two highly qualified international educators who have had an experience of collaboration with students of chosen cultures. The material of interviews was transcribed and analyzed by thematizing. For a deeper understanding of the expectations and desires of students and parents regarding music education, a survey was conducted among families with children in immigrant groups, and representatives of selected countries for the second data collection.
The results of this research serve as a useful tool for music teachers in Europe who work with kids of foreign backgrounds. It intends to provide music teachers with tips on the strengths and weaknesses of the musical background of students and make the teaching process efficient.
The purpose of the current study is to motivate music teachers to be open-minded when teaching multicultural students. On the other hand, to encourage representatives of the given five cultures to receive Western music education and make a valuable and unique contribution to European society.
The phenomenological research was aimed to provide a profound and well-round analysis of the selected topic, equip music teachers with the necessary knowledge, and give confidence in the choice of teaching methods. For a more detailed consideration, five cultures were selected that are mostly presented in Europe during the time of research conduction: Ukraine, Türkiye, Iran, Afghanistan, and the African region. The focus was made on school-age students.
The theoretical part is based on a detailed study of the historical musical heritage of selected countries in order to unveil the general music foundation and educational development of the culture, and accurately acknowledge the student's potential musical educational background.
The research data in the current study were drawn from two different perspectives: teacher and student. From a pedagogical point of view, it was obtained through online structured thematic interviews with two highly qualified international educators who have had an experience of collaboration with students of chosen cultures. The material of interviews was transcribed and analyzed by thematizing. For a deeper understanding of the expectations and desires of students and parents regarding music education, a survey was conducted among families with children in immigrant groups, and representatives of selected countries for the second data collection.
The results of this research serve as a useful tool for music teachers in Europe who work with kids of foreign backgrounds. It intends to provide music teachers with tips on the strengths and weaknesses of the musical background of students and make the teaching process efficient.
The purpose of the current study is to motivate music teachers to be open-minded when teaching multicultural students. On the other hand, to encourage representatives of the given five cultures to receive Western music education and make a valuable and unique contribution to European society.