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Music teachers' opinions about musical influences and their teaching methods

Music education relies on the assumption that it encourages development of students’ culture. At a time when music is undergoing great technological change, and is becoming increasingly important in adolescents’ lives, effective teachers require a broader range of teaching methods. The purpose of this study was to explore music teachers’ opinions about influences music has on development of students’ general and musical culture and the teaching methods they employ in music education. Music teachers (N = 45) filled in two questionnaires: one was related to influence of listening to music and learning about music on the student’s culture, and the other referred to the methodical practice teachers employ while teaching music. Results demonstrate positive opinion music teachers have about various influences music has on development of students’ general and musical culture. It is probably crucial for music teaching to have positive opinion about its contribution to young people’s development. Implementation of teaching methods shows that teachers employ a variety of them. By using diverse strategies teachers may better meet various students’ needs and styles. Some differences were found regarding employment time and type of schools teachers work in.

music teachers; opinions; music education; music teaching methods; influences on music culture; influences on general culture

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