The Role of Computer Technologies in Music Teacher Training: Implementing the Humane Education Strategy

Abstract

The ever-evolving nature of society dictates educational policies, which is mirrored in the challenges of training music teachers in higher education. Pedagogical universities are constantly investigating ways to revolutionize education and introduce new pedagogical tools. This article analyzes the experiences, difficulties and directions of music teacher training in the scope of the humane education strategy. Surveying the condition of music education, its current status and potential for progress has demonstrated that the career of a musician-educator is and will remain in high demand as long as it is augmented with new professional content. This can be used to broaden the role of a music teacher in both regular and extra schooling, such as designing and implementing numerous musical and creative progression programmes. Importantly, the article delves into the issue of developing a model for teaching information technologies to future music teachers, which follows an interdisciplinary and context-oriented content selection principle. It advocates for a comprehensive approach to shaping a continuous sequence of educational subjects throughout the entire period of university education. It also highlights the integration of music and computer technologies as a means of teaching information technology and as a subject for study. Finally, the article highlights the significance of computer technologies in training future music teachers as there is a growing demand for music education specialists who are proficient in the technological processes associated with music software and can effectively employ computer technologies in their professional duties.