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Music Education

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Master of Education Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 5/31/2026

Data provided or updated (date)

8/25/2020

Order on accreditation

SV2-19
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To train a competent music educator, researcher and a leader, who has acquired fundamental and applied research-based knowledge in music education, music expression, artistic leadership and managerial competences and who is capable of grounding formal and informal music education practice on evidence as well as improving it.
Learning outcomes:
1. A graduate will be able to critically analyse and systemise new educational ideas, to independently develop contemporary theories and trends of music education from the perspective of philosophy, psychology, educational sciences and considering a social aspect, to creatively use achievements of other sciences in music education, educational practice and conducted educational research.
2. A graduate will capable of applying the newest music information and communication technologies, introducing innovative methods of music education, modern conceptions of integrated arts education while improving the quality of music education.
3. A graduate will be able to apply the newest methodology of educational research, innovative research methods, to initiate and independently carry out research in music education as well as projects for music education improvement that are necessary for introduction on innovation and improvement of educational activities.
4. A graduate will be able to interpret the research results in the context of achievements in other sciences, to apply the obtained results in the broader professional context, to prepare recommendations for education policy makers, administrators, communities regarding changes in the practice of education in general and music education.
5. A graduate will be able to develop and creatively apply abilities of music expression, innovative didactic systems of music education, methodology of educational project development in his/her practical activity, to form interdisciplinary teams for development and implementation of projects, to envisage and critically evaluate realities of contemporary music education in the intercultural context.
6. A graduate will capable of creating, evaluating and improving curricular, new forms of music education taking into account the diversity of learners, different roles taken by participants in the process of learning, the complex nature of learning process as well as peculiarities of educational environments.
7. A graduate will be able to act in an international team, to engage in professional networks, to assume responsibility for the quality of own activities and that of his/her team members as well as for its evaluation and improvement.
8. A graduate will be able to develop professional relations in the field, to exchange experience and to organise its dissemination, to conduct discussions in the educational community seeking to improve music education.
9. A graduate will be able to reflect own educational activity, to develop competences and a personal career, to think in a systematic and strategic way, to independently make complex decisions, to act in an ethical way, to motivate community for collaboration while attaining common goals.
10. A graduate will be able to assume the role of leader organizing formal and informal music education that is oriented towards success of each learner considering multiculturalism and diversity.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Studies of literature; Analysis of documents and scholarly sources;
Discussion; Debates; Analysis of didactic problems;
Demonstration of video and audio records; Analysis of problem situations; Creative assignments; Educational dialogue;
Search for information;
Narration, explanation, illustration, presentation of questions and answers; Formulation of practical assignments;
Studying of repertory;
Demonstration employing a musical instrument and voice;
organization of musical activities; Concert;
Search for music performing, completion and interpretations;
Creative modelling of music lessons;
Individual consultations; Essay, development of project and its implementation.
Methods of assessment of learning
achievements:
Assessment of reports; Reflection; Testing and written quiz;
Individual and frontal oral quiz;
assessment of problem solutions;
Detailed discussion and evaluation of video review and music records; Evaluation of critical reflection;
Evaluation of case-study;
Observation of completed practical assignments;
Evaluation of completed practical assignments; Observation of discussions, debates; Essay, observation of project presentation; Essay, evaluation of project report; Observation of musical activities.
Framework:
Study subjects:
Philosophy of Music Education (5);
Self-regulation of Music Teacher (5);
Qualitative and Quantitative Educational Research in Music (5);
Theoretical Study on the Problem of Master’s Thesis (5);
Strategies for Creativity Development (5);
Individual Development of Music Interpretation Skills (5);
Music Education Curriculum Development and Quality Assessment (5);
Research Strategy Project of the Master’s Thesis (5);
Leadership in Music Education (5);
Music Education for Children with Different Needs and Capabilities (5);
Music Education Theories and Practice (5);
Development of Music Interpretation Skills in Creative Groups (5);
Music Information and Communication Technologies in Education (5);
Multimedia Technologies (5);
Management of Educational Projects (5);
Contemporary Technologies of Research in Music Education and Dissemination of Research Results (5);
Cultural and Social Discourses of Music Education / Ethnic Music (5);
Music Performance Creation and Completion (5)];
Writing of Master‘s Thesis (30).
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Project of Music Expression 1 Individual Development of Music Interpretation Skills (5)
Project of Music Expression 2 Development of Music Interpretation Skills in Creative Groups (5)
Project of Music Expression 3 Music Performance Creation and Completion (5)
Distinctive features of a study
programme:
The students of the proposed study programme will obtain general and professional competences, will become aware of philosophical fundamentals of music education, will perceive the mission of education and the role of music education in the society, will be able to analyse the links between education and musical culture, to model efficient and research-based strategies for improving music education quality, to manage the quality processes of developing and implementing innovative curricular and educational models.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduates from this study programme will be able to work as music teachers in gymnasiums, general education schools and art schools, in early childhood education institutions. They will be able to organise extra-curricular, non-formal or private music education activities, to work as organisers and managers of music education in schools and other educational institutions, as teachers in colleges and universities and to take part in scientific research.
Access to further study:
Doctoral studies.