Teacher Education of Musics for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools - Teacher Education of Playing Instrument Charles University

Overview

The Teacher Education of Musics for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools - Teacher Education of Playing Instrument program at Charles University takes into account the proportionality of the cognitive, didactic and pedagogical-psychological components of the training, while the field knowledge gained in the bachelor's degree is further systematized and applied in the field of didactics and professional subjects closely related to it.

The field component is focused on a deeper understanding of music education issues, which is reflected in the teaching of music education in primary and secondary schools. Musical phenomena and concepts are presented in a broader context and relationships between different types of science and art. The music didactic component is based on the knowledge gained in music pedagogical research and on best practices verified in practice. 

Teacher Education of Playing Instrument

The aim is to educate a school-leaver who is able to teach instrument playing (piano or violin) at different kinds of music schools. The study is tied with preceding bachelor study, concentrated on gaining special musical knowledge and abilities. Master study degree focuses on collaboration with pedagogical and psychological subjects and with praxis at basic and high schools to development of musical pedagogical skills. The subjects take account of pedagogical orientation of master degree.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the study program are competent to independently create school educational programs in the educational field of Arts and Culture. They are ready to teach music education with all its aspects in the field of knowledge and skills. The study program builds on creative activities in the field of music education and its didactics.

Career

Expected employment of the graduate in the following job positions:

• Primary opportunities: Music teacher of Middle school / Junior High school / Secondary school / High school / Junior High school; pedagogue or assistant pedagogue in an out-of-school music institution
• Secondary opportunities: assistant in public administration or private company in culture, productive and senior education.

Teacher Education of Playing Instrument

• The graduate of the master studium is full qualified in the professional, didactic and pedagogic sphere as well as in the sphere of organisation, administration, general education and professional or personal culture. He acquires qualification for music education at basic music schools, basic and high schools.