Attitudes of Future Teachers Toward Music, and Their Previous Experiences in the Area of Music Education Cover Image

Postawy przyszłych nauczycieli wobec muzyki a ich wcześniejsze doświadczenia w obszarze edukacji muzycznej
Attitudes of Future Teachers Toward Music, and Their Previous Experiences in the Area of Music Education

Author(s): Monika Semik
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Family and social welfare
Published by: Zakład Historii Edukacji w Instytucie Pedagogiki Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Keywords: musical education; attitudes towards music; musical activity in the family; musicality in the family; musical education in family; musical experiences

Summary/Abstract: Aim. To verify the attitudes of future teachers towards music in the context of their previous musical experiences. Research problem: What attitudes towards music do future teachers of young children present in relation to their experiences in the field of music education? The following specific problems were identified: What attitudes towards music do students of teacher education programs present? What experiences in the field of music education do students of teacher education programs have, and what significance do these experiences hold for their attitudes towards music in adulthood and their chosen career path? Methods and materials. The diagnostic survey method was chosen for the research, which used the survey technique. The methods for analyzing the collected research material included quantitative methods and statistical analysis. Results and conclusion. The results indicate a significant role of positive musical experiences from childhood, such as making music together and singing carols, in shaping positive attitudes towards music in adulthood. Statistical analysis showed that students who received musical support from their families more often reported a positive attitude towards music. The family environment proved to be crucial for the development of musical competencies. The article emphasizes the importance of teachers’ attitudes towards music and the need to cultivate musical traditions within families, as well as to employ various forms of musical activity in education, which supports the emotional development of children. It also includes practical tips for parents and teachers on how to support children’s musical interests from an early age.

  • Issue Year: XXXII/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 277-297
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: English
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