INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION IN TEACHING MUSIC AT YOUNGER SCHOOL AGE
Journal Title: Knowledge International Journal - Year 2018, Vol 26, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper discusses the possibilities of achieving intercultural education in teaching music culture to younger school-age children. The main goal is to emphasize the role of music lessons in establishing successful communication among students of different nationalities, and their importance for intercultural education. The main characteristic of modern society is multiculturalism which requires the development of basic competencies, knowledge and skills that will enable students to actively participate in social life. European unity, the strengthening of democracy and human rights, the improvement of the social and cultural life in Europe are all important tasks of modern education, which are achieved by all relevant educational institutions. Intercultural education should enable unity among nations, but also preserve the originality of their traditions and cultures in an area, and contribute to mutual respect and appreciation. Intercultural education is also enabled with elementary school music lessons that introduce students to the musical tradition and culture of all the world nations. This important teaching objective is achieved through children’s artistic and traditional songs of their own and other nations, adequate dances, as well as artistic compositions by domestic and foreign authors. These music forms allow us to learn, understand, adopt, experience and evaluate the musical culture of our and other nations. Art and traditional songs and dances, as well as listening compositions are mostly presented to the whole class, that is, to the group, which creates a more relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the classroom. If they are engaged in group work, it is easier for students to communicate, befriend each other, learn solidarity, empathy, overcome prejudice about other cultures and nations. Thus, music contributes to mutual acquaintance, understanding and trust among students of different nationalities, which is the main goal of intercultural teaching. For this reason, it is necessary to amend and supplement music lessons curriculum for young school-age children with appropriate music material, which would enable them to get to know the music tradition and culture of European and world nations. This material should particularly include the proper selection of musical works of various nations, which are suitable for younger school age due to their specificity and simplicity, as well as due to their direct and unobtrusive way of introducing the cultures of European and other world nations.
Authors and Affiliations
Andjelka Kovač, Biljana M. Pavlović
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