Charles University Faculty of Education
Bachelor in Playing Instrument for Teacher Education with double curriculum study Music Education for Teacher Education
Prague, Czech Republic
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,334 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* online application fee: 820 CZK
Key Summary
Playing Instrument for Teacher Education
This program is intended for graduates of a music conservatory, musical high schools, and musical basic schools who are not oriented for a professional interpretation career.
It is possible to study two instruments – piano or violin.
The basic subjects are the individual study of instruments, chamber music, improvisation, the orchestra playing. Theoretical subjects – construction and history of instrument, instrumental literature.
Graduates should be prepared for getting a job in educational institutions for musical activities of children, in music schools, in cultural institutions, museums, etc. For teaching qualification in basic and high schools, it is necessary to continue in the Master's program.
A part of the study program major is a bachelor's thesis.
Music Education for Teacher Education
University study program Music Education with a focus on education prepares students in the theoretical and practical specialization of music pedagogy and provides basic knowledge for a job in education. The study combines three components of Middle school / Junior High school / Secondary school / High school / Junior High school / Senior High school teacher training: subject training, general and subject training didactics, and teacher propaedeutics (pedagogical-psychological training). The obligatory basis of the study consists of music-theoretical components of education: music theory, harmony, counterpoint, musical forms, organology, history of music, etc.
Improving musical skills is provided by vocal and instrumental preparation, intonation and auditory analysis, choral conducting. Everything is focused on the work of a lecturer, assistant teacher, educator, cultural assistant, etc. The next part is the didactics of music education, listening, and assistant practice at school. These activities prepare the graduate for the next level of study - a master's degree in music education.
The study program in the major plan respects the balance of subject, didactic and pedagogical-psychological components according to the standards of teacher training of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic. Pedagogical-psychological preparation includes subjects of pedagogy, psychology, and special pedagogy, including pedagogical-psychological practice and aims to prepare for the subsequent master's study of teaching.
Playing Instrument for Teacher Education
Graduates would find possibilities to work in different government and private institutions, to work as assistants in institutions for spare-time activities of children, young people, and adults, and as teachers in music schools. They possess knowledge and skills in both components: special and general education. The curriculums outcome is not a qualification for teaching in basic and high schools.
Music Education for Teacher Education
The graduate defines and explains music and music education concepts, he puts them into context. He masters the musical activities necessary for the demonstration and verification of knowledge: he demonstrates theoretical phenomena on a musical instrument, plays folk songs and popular songs, plays compositions of various stylistic periods. He is able to use his voice in music educational activities – by speech, singing of folk songs, and artificial compositions at the appropriate level of interpretation. He conceives music education activities in out-of-school music education, explains and confirms music phenomena in school music education, and corrects partial music education knowledge and activities. Expected employment of the graduate in the following job positions:
- Primary opportunities: teaching assistant at 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.