“Singing” in a primary school of the interwar period in the context of nationwide educational-ideological conceptions – source analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1(11)) ◽  
pp. 125-140
Author(s):  
Danuta Pietraszewska
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Interwar Period ◽  
Source Analysis ◽  
Music Pedagogy ◽  
National Education ◽  
Political Ideas ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Political Idea ◽  
School Curricula

One of the first objectives of the Polish state, restored after the period of partitions, was to develop a new, standardized and nationwide system of public education. During the interwar period, school curricula objectives were affected by changing political powers and reflected the government’s pursuits and ideas. In the first years after regaining independence, the focus was placed on the idea of national education and the development of good morals, alumni’s independence, as well as the necessity of learning through hands-on experience. The May Coup changed rules of the political system and, as a result, led to the formulation of an educational ideal emphasizing the concept of a state and the cult of the marshal Piłsudski’s figure. The article analyses assumptions of the “Singing” program so as to find an answer to the question of how the state’s political ideas were implemented on the grounds of general music education. A pedagogical-historical perspective, providing the context for musical issues, was adopted. An in-depth analysis of sources, such as legal acts, school curricula and pedagogical journals from the period of 1918-1939, showed that the leading role in delivering pedagogical-ideological objectives belonged to the teaching of singing as a form of education, and to a school song with patriotic, religious or ludic topics, which formed the rudiments of education and music pedagogy. Research findings indicate a relation between a political idea and content-related, methodological matters regarding education and music pedagogy.

Integrating multicultural music education into the public elementary school curricula in Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nantida Chandransu
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Multicultural Music Education ◽  
Multicultural Music ◽  
School Curricula

This article reflects on various challenges encountered during a pilot action-based research “Integrating Multicultural Music Education into the Elementary School Curricula of Public Schools in Thailand.” This project was set up to develop lesson plans, activities, teaching tools and evaluation methods for music teachers. As a pilot-curriculum model, it pays particular attention to cross-cultural understanding for helping Thai children gain a sense of cultural conceptualization and the skills necessary for growing up in a racially, religiously, and culturally diverse society. This research attempts to explore possibilities for various music cultures introduced to the formal education system in Thailand, which had previously restricted music education to nationalist-based Thai music and certain samples of Western classical music. Once children discover multiple music cultures, their perspectives are broadened. The outcomes of this research will also be beneficial for future instruction designs. The attempt to update music education in the Basic Education level to accommodate changing social and cultural contexts affected by globalization and urbanization will raise awareness of cultural diversity and the direction of music education curriculum development. Music education through the Thai formal education system is one method of preparing children to grow up in a culturally diverse world.

scholarly journals EDITORIAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-182
Author(s):  
THIERRY FAVIER
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Cultural Relativism ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Louis Xiv ◽  
National Education ◽  
Music Department ◽  
Norbert Elias ◽  
Musical Works

Recently I was advising a small group of students who were preparing to take the national exam that would qualify them for the position of music teacher at a secondary school. One part of the exam involves a comparative commentary on three musical works relating to a topic chosen by the candidate. Everyone involved in music education in France knows that the Music Department at the National Education Ministry (Inspection Générale de la Musique) has always been concerned with combatting social and cultural inequalities, and that classical music must be presented to younger generations with the least possible chronological and historical context in the name of cultural relativism. (This remarkable ideal, filtered through each successive stage of the educational system, sometimes inspires students to write that Louis XIV ordered Lully to compose operas in order to reduce the nobility to slavery – a radical reading of Norbert Elias indeed. But this is not my topic here.)

scholarly journals Music education – a personal matter? Examining the current discourses of music education in Sweden

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Georgii-Hemming ◽  
Maria Westvall
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Popular Music ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Music Pedagogy ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
School Music ◽  
Pedagogical Research ◽  
Musical Interests

The embedding of informal practices in music education in school relates to significant issues concerning students' engagement, participation, inclusion and the role of the teacher. This article addresses these issues by presenting and discussing current music education in compulsory comprehensive schooling in Sweden. It does so by drawing upon music pedagogical research, music education studies conducted during the last 10 years and national evaluations. Examples of practice from upper secondary schools are also used to clarify and illustrate the issues under consideration. It has been said that Swedish music education has gone from ‘School Music’ to ‘Music in School’. This development has been characterised by greater influence of students on curriculum content resulting in increased use of popular music, and, consequently, teaching strategies acquired from informal music playing contexts. The curriculum states that the core of the subject is practical music playing, through which personal development can occur – both musically and socially. Music education in several other countries is developing a more practical approach, and the role of popular music in schools, and what is sometimes called informal learning, is featured in international music pedagogy debates. This article considers the musical, pedagogical and democratic consequences of this pedagogy from a Swedish perspective. As a result of a sharp focus on personal social development and individual students' musical interests, music education in Sweden has become relatively limited in terms of repertoire, content and teaching methods. Recent evaluations and studies also demonstrate that music education lacks direction, and is short of creative engagement with music. The role of the teacher is unclear and sometimes lacks validity in a practical music education situation. Viewed from an international perspective, the kind of music education that has developed in Sweden is unique. Thus, when the possibilities and limitations of music education in Sweden are discussed, it has the potential to be of interest to international music education research.

scholarly journals Biological Specifics of Musical Performing Memory Essence for Musical Performance Efficiency

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Dymnikowa ◽  
Elena A. Ogorodnikova ◽  
Valentin I. Petrushin
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Music Performance ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Emotional Memory ◽  
Musical Performance ◽  
Music Pedagogy ◽  
Target Level ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Effective Work

In classical music art discipline, the memory for musical performance (i.e., music performing memory MPM) at typological analysis level is the type of musical executive prospective memory. based on executive functions and biological conditions. Its structural components are semantic declarative, kinesthetic, and emotional memory. Musical performance concern the production of musical artwork by vocal or musical instrument forms. The efficiency of this process is conditioned by ergonomic, effective work on learning, and memorizing the music. It is regulated and organized from the level of ‘reading a vista’ the musical notes text until completed memorizing for target level of music performance. The article, from the health psychology mainstream, presents methodical, practical tips with recommendations resulting from the biological principles, regularities, and specifics of this process revealed in the empirical data of such areas as neuropsychology, psychophysiology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and music pedagogy, with additional independent empirical verification in counseling of musicians at professional music education level. 

scholarly journals Doctor in the Dock

1970 ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Biju C Mathew ◽  
Reji Susan Daniel ◽  
Jamal Al Baylool Bordom ◽  
Ian W Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Tobacco Prevention ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
Important Position ◽  
School Curricula

Tobacco smoking is one of the greatest threats to human health. The global epidemic of tobacco killed 100 million in the 20th century, and if not dealt with on a war- footing shall entice and kill another one billion in this century. In the society , physicians play a leading role as ambassadors of promoting issues related to health. They play a vital role in helping patients to stop smoking as they occupy an important position as tobacco control exemplars. Unfortunately, the rate of smoking in the medical profession in some developed countries and newly-developing countries is still high. Considering the staggering cost of smoking in terms of human lives, physicians should not rest until they have successfully kicked the habit. Tobacco-related issues are to be included in the medical school curricula, as medical students can play decisive roles in tobacco-prevention programs.   doi:10.3329/jom.v10i3.2013 J Medicine 2009; 10 (Supplement 1): 27-31

scholarly journals PERSON OFJERZY GACHE THROUGH THE PERIODICALS IN THE 20-30TH YEARS OF THE XX CENTURY

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Oksana Lehkun
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Interwar Period ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Symphony Orchestra ◽  
Music Teacher ◽  
Teacher Leader ◽  
Creative Activity ◽  
Musical Culture ◽  
Cultural Life

The article is based on the analysis of publications of periodicals in the 20-30th of the XX century the character and musical and creative activity of Jerzy Gache, one of the most active figures in the cultural life of Kremenets’ region of this period is characterized. The pedagogical activity of Jerzy Gache, who for 20 years worked as a music teacher, leader of the symphony orchestra and choir of the Kremenets’ Lyceum of the interwar period, was investigated. The geography of the concert performances and the repertoire of the musical groups of the educational institution is considered. It was found that being a head of the department of the Lviv Music Institute, which operated at the Kremenets’ Lyceum, and a teacher of the Musyczne ognisko wakacyjne, contributed to the deepening of music education in Kremenets’ region. Publications in periodicals of the 20-30s of the XX century. reveal the importance of musical auditions that took place on the initiative of Jerzy Gache, in deepening the musical culture and artistic and aesthetic education of the students of the Kremenets’ Lyceum. Based on the publication in «Życie Liceum Krzemienieckiego», the role of Jerzy Gache as the organizer and leader of the Volyn Symphony Orchestra was determined, the repertoire and concert performances of the collective were traced. It has been found out that the artist's participation in public and cultural and educational events is evidence of his active position in the music and educational life of the region. Key words: Kremenets’ Lyceum, Jerzy Gache, Volyn Symphony Orchestra, pedagogical and concert activities.

scholarly journals Sedentarization of the Medieval Nomads of Eastern Europe: Understandings and Manifestations

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-295
Author(s):  
Vladimir A. Ivanov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Material Culture ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Source Analysis ◽  
Soviet Government ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
General Complex ◽  
Nomadic Communities ◽  
Cultural Layers ◽  
Eighteenth And Nineteenth Centuries

Research objectives: To demonstrate that, contrary to the opinion of many researchers of the history and culture of nomads during the Middle Ages, sedentarization (the transition from a nomadic to settled lifestyle) was neither an end in itself nor the result of a natural historical development of nomadic societies. Research materials: This study is based on a source analysis of archaeological data, medieval written sources, and the works of travelers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries who described the lifestyle and mentality of the Turkic and Mongol nomads who lived in the steppes of Eurasia at that time. Results and novelty of the research: Soviet researchers explained the gradual but sequential transition of nomads to a settled lifestyle through the methodology of a three-staged scheme: 1) the tabor stage represented by rare archaeological sites in the steppe; 2) the semi-nomadic stage with the appearance of stationary burial mounds and settlements in the steppe, which marked the places of nomadic wintering; 3) the stage of settlement with the appearance of nomadic burial grounds near cities and the deposition of elements of the material culture of nomads in the cultural layers of medieval cities. However, an in-depth analysis of traces of nomadic culture in the territory of the Bulgar and Golden Horde cities shows that they occupied an extremely insignificant place in the general complex of urban culture. Medieval narrative sources indicate the indifferent attitude of the bulk of nomads to cities. The observations of travelers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries confirm and supplement the information recorded by medieval authors. Historical, ethnographic, and sociological data of domestic and foreign researchers in the first half of the twentieth century indicate that the sedentarization of Kazakhs, Kalmyks, and Mongols was a consequence of the social policy of the Soviet government, which was interested in establishing strict control over nomads. As such, the author drew the following conclusions: 1) the “first stage of nomadism” was actually the migration of nomads in search of new habitats; 2) the “second stage” was the most natural and the only possible form of existence of nomadic communities in the natural and geographical conditions of the Eurasian steppes (those researchers are correct who thought and still think so); 3) there was no “third stage of nomadism” at all, since nomads cease to be nomads per se after their forced transition to this stage.

scholarly journals Modern Approaches to Education Management to Ensure the Quality of Educational Services

TEM Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 770-778
Author(s):  
Hassan Ali Al-Ababneh ◽  
Salem A .S. Alrhaimi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Growth ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Education Management ◽  
National Education ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
National Education Systems ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Aspects

Аn in-depth theoretical study and a critical analysis of the main aspects and existing approaches to the definition of modern education management methods aimed at improving the quality of educational services was carried out. The necessity of using modern approaches to managing education as an integral element of the economy, which is the driver of professional growth and changes in society, is substantiated. The features and key aspects of the formation of the institutionalization of education management in a separate university with the aim of ensuring the quality of modern education and the effectiveness of its management are considered. An in-depth analysis of the quality of educational services; a conceptualized comparison of education level indices, ratings of national education systems and their effectiveness in countries of the world. Practical recommendations have been developed on adapting the management system of educational institutions in accordance with modern economic and social requirements for the quality of educational services, which will increase audience loyalty and increase the effectiveness of management processes.

scholarly journals The organisation of solfège pedagogy in Serbia from the second half of the 19th century until today - achievements and attainments

Muzikologija ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 27-50
Author(s):  
Kristina Parezanovic
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Music Education ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Art Music ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Music Pedagogy ◽  
World War ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Western European ◽  
The 19Th Century

This research focuses on the development of art music, music pedagogy and teaching solf?ge in Serbia in the long period stretching from the second half of the 19th century until the present day. In this article I present a chronology of the institutionalisation of the music education system in Serbia; then, I discuss the origins of the influence of Western European artistic-pedagogical practices on Serbian teaching, through the testimonies by Stevan Hristic, Berthold Hartmann, Miloje Milojevic, Stanislav Vinaver, Milan Grol and others. I finish with the presentation of the most important Serbian music pedagogues and their achievements in the period before World War II (Stevan Stojanovic Mokranjac, Isidor Bajic, Miloje Milojevic, Miodrag Vasiljevic) in parallel with the results and practices of the Western European and global music pedagogy. My goal is to observe Serbian approaches to music pedagogy in relation to the question of the possibilities, realistic or hypothetical, to use the educational principles which were in expansion in Europe at the end of the 19 th and beginning of the 20th centuries in Serbian music pedagogy. After examining the methods of teaching solf?ge in the period from the end of World War II until today, I conclude that Serbia has developed its own pedagogic style (even though it is based on the complementarity of several autochthonous and foreign methodical solutions), built upon and supperted by the experience and knowledge of Serbian and foreign attainments in music pedagogy.

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