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Research paper thumbnail of The importance of integration of music education with social sciences in elementary school

Rast müzikoloji dergisi, Sep 29, 2023

This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music e... more This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music education subject with social sciences in elementary school, from the perspective of primary school teachers. This research is important for the teachers of the relevant fields and aims to improve the cross-subject connection practices of music education and social sciences in schools, and it also aims to raise the awareness of the relevant educational institutions at the municipal and state level. The aspect of cross-curricular integration is very important for the development of students' competencies. These competencies are related to the very goals of the pre-university education system of Kosovo clearly defined in the new Kosovo Curriculum Framework, as the main document in the hierarchy of official education documents in Kosovo. In order to identify the current situation, in this study a qualitative approach was used and by purposeful sampling different teachers have been chosen who work with grades 3, 4 and 5 (in the second curricular level), because this combination offers a diversity of educational units and greater opportunities for ways of integrating music education with social sciences. To address this topic, we collected research data through a semi-structured interview with a total of 15 primary school teachers which highlight the real situation regarding the importance, applicability and the challenges teachers face during the integration of music education with the subjects representing social sciences.

Research paper thumbnail of The right choice of choral repertoire - a weakness or good opportunity for encouraging students’ musical talent development

Rast Müzikoloji Dergisi

This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral re... more This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral repertoire and the opportunities that this repertoire offers for encouraging musical development of from primary and lower secondary schools students within the framework of general education in Kosovo. In this aspect, the experiences during the practical work of choir teachers and the technical or professional difficulties they encounter during the selection of choral songs have been studied. Among other things, the research aims to identify and analyze these factors, through which it is intended to pave the way for further improvement in this matter. The design of this research was carried out through semi- structured interviews, including the detailed analysis of choral songs, both in terms of musical content and pedagogical aspects. The research was carried out with choir teachers of different schools in Kosovo and satisfactory results were achieved, which highlight the real situation ...

Research paper thumbnail of The right choice of choral repertoire - a weakness or good opportunity for encouraging students’ musical talent development

Rast müzikoloji dergisi, Dec 30, 2022

This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral re... more This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral repertoire and the opportunities that this repertoire offers for encouraging musical development of from primary and lower secondary schools students within the framework of general education in Kosovo. In this aspect, the experiences during the practical work of choir teachers and the technical or professional difficulties they encounter during the selection of choral songs have been studied. Among other things, the research aims to identify and analyze these factors, through which it is intended to pave the way for further improvement in this matter. The design of this research was carried out through semistructured interviews, including the detailed analysis of choral songs, both in terms of musical content and pedagogical aspects. The research was carried out with choir teachers of different schools in Kosovo and satisfactory results were achieved, which highlight the real situation regarding the selection of the repertoire, its quality in terms of musical and textual content and the opportunities it offers to students in encouraging and developing musical talent. The recommendations from this study are addressed to the relevant institutions which should aim to encourage and support the work with choral ensembles and the improvement of practices regarding work with choir within general education.

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of integration of music education with social sciences in elementary school

RAST, 2023

This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music e... more This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music education subject with social sciences in elementary school, from the perspective of primary school teachers. This research is important for the teachers of the relevant fields and aims to improve the cross-subject connection practices of music education and social sciences in schools, and it also aims to raise the awareness of the relevant educational institutions at the municipal and state level. The aspect of cross-curricular integration is very important for the development of students' competencies. These competencies are related to the very goals of the pre-university education system of Kosovo clearly defined in the new Kosovo Curriculum Framework, as the main document in the hierarchy of official education documents in Kosovo. In order to identify the current situation, in this study a qualitative approach was used and by purposeful sampling different teachers have been chosen who work with grades 3, 4 and 5 (in the second curricular level), because this combination offers a diversity of educational units and greater opportunities for ways of integrating music education with social sciences. To address this topic, we collected research data through a semi-structured interview with a total of 15 primary school teachers which highlight the real situation regarding the importance, applicability and the challenges teachers face during the integration of music education with the subjects representing social sciences.

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges and Advantages of Online Learning: The Case of Kosovo

Challenges and Advantages of Online Learning: The Case of Kosovo

Social Science Research Network, Oct 1, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of choral singing in the overall musical education of children (Comparative research in secondary schools in Kosovo and Macedonia) : PhD Dissertation in Musicology

This study explores the actual situation of the functioning of choirs in general education (lower... more This study explores the actual situation of the functioning of choirs in general education (lower secondary school 6-9). The views and practices of teachers are studied regarding the organization of music education outside the classroom, respectively in the school choir. How the teachers make the selection of the choristers, the choral literature, practical work with choirs, technical or professional difficulties encountered in working with the choir, and what opportunities for further musical and overall development the participation in the choir provides to students, these are the issues that will be explored in this study. The study aims to identify and analyze these factors by which it paves the way for their further improvement. The design of this research was conducted by the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods (content analysis and teacher interviewing, including detailed analysis of 10 choral songs and interviews with choral teachers). The research was conducted with 65 choral teachers of various schools in Kosovo and Macedonia. Based on the results of this study, the similarities and differences between teachers in Kosovo and Macedonia were analysed and compared, and also comparisons and analyzes were made between the two countries concerned. Recommendations arising from this study are dedicated to relevant institutions in Kosovo, which should aim at encouraging and supporting the development of choral singing in general education in lower secondary school students (grades 6-9).

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of integration of music education with social sciences in elementary school

Rast müzikoloji dergisi, Sep 29, 2023

This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music e... more This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music education subject with social sciences in elementary school, from the perspective of primary school teachers. This research is important for the teachers of the relevant fields and aims to improve the cross-subject connection practices of music education and social sciences in schools, and it also aims to raise the awareness of the relevant educational institutions at the municipal and state level. The aspect of cross-curricular integration is very important for the development of students' competencies. These competencies are related to the very goals of the pre-university education system of Kosovo clearly defined in the new Kosovo Curriculum Framework, as the main document in the hierarchy of official education documents in Kosovo. In order to identify the current situation, in this study a qualitative approach was used and by purposeful sampling different teachers have been chosen who work with grades 3, 4 and 5 (in the second curricular level), because this combination offers a diversity of educational units and greater opportunities for ways of integrating music education with social sciences. To address this topic, we collected research data through a semi-structured interview with a total of 15 primary school teachers which highlight the real situation regarding the importance, applicability and the challenges teachers face during the integration of music education with the subjects representing social sciences.

Research paper thumbnail of The right choice of choral repertoire - a weakness or good opportunity for encouraging students’ musical talent development

Rast Müzikoloji Dergisi

This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral re... more This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral repertoire and the opportunities that this repertoire offers for encouraging musical development of from primary and lower secondary schools students within the framework of general education in Kosovo. In this aspect, the experiences during the practical work of choir teachers and the technical or professional difficulties they encounter during the selection of choral songs have been studied. Among other things, the research aims to identify and analyze these factors, through which it is intended to pave the way for further improvement in this matter. The design of this research was carried out through semi- structured interviews, including the detailed analysis of choral songs, both in terms of musical content and pedagogical aspects. The research was carried out with choir teachers of different schools in Kosovo and satisfactory results were achieved, which highlight the real situation ...

Research paper thumbnail of The right choice of choral repertoire - a weakness or good opportunity for encouraging students’ musical talent development

Rast müzikoloji dergisi, Dec 30, 2022

This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral re... more This study investigates the views and practices of teachers on the way of selecting the choral repertoire and the opportunities that this repertoire offers for encouraging musical development of from primary and lower secondary schools students within the framework of general education in Kosovo. In this aspect, the experiences during the practical work of choir teachers and the technical or professional difficulties they encounter during the selection of choral songs have been studied. Among other things, the research aims to identify and analyze these factors, through which it is intended to pave the way for further improvement in this matter. The design of this research was carried out through semistructured interviews, including the detailed analysis of choral songs, both in terms of musical content and pedagogical aspects. The research was carried out with choir teachers of different schools in Kosovo and satisfactory results were achieved, which highlight the real situation regarding the selection of the repertoire, its quality in terms of musical and textual content and the opportunities it offers to students in encouraging and developing musical talent. The recommendations from this study are addressed to the relevant institutions which should aim to encourage and support the work with choral ensembles and the improvement of practices regarding work with choir within general education.

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of integration of music education with social sciences in elementary school

RAST, 2023

This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music e... more This study analyzes the importance of cross-subject (cross-curricular) integration of the music education subject with social sciences in elementary school, from the perspective of primary school teachers. This research is important for the teachers of the relevant fields and aims to improve the cross-subject connection practices of music education and social sciences in schools, and it also aims to raise the awareness of the relevant educational institutions at the municipal and state level. The aspect of cross-curricular integration is very important for the development of students' competencies. These competencies are related to the very goals of the pre-university education system of Kosovo clearly defined in the new Kosovo Curriculum Framework, as the main document in the hierarchy of official education documents in Kosovo. In order to identify the current situation, in this study a qualitative approach was used and by purposeful sampling different teachers have been chosen who work with grades 3, 4 and 5 (in the second curricular level), because this combination offers a diversity of educational units and greater opportunities for ways of integrating music education with social sciences. To address this topic, we collected research data through a semi-structured interview with a total of 15 primary school teachers which highlight the real situation regarding the importance, applicability and the challenges teachers face during the integration of music education with the subjects representing social sciences.

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges and Advantages of Online Learning: The Case of Kosovo

Challenges and Advantages of Online Learning: The Case of Kosovo

Social Science Research Network, Oct 1, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of choral singing in the overall musical education of children (Comparative research in secondary schools in Kosovo and Macedonia) : PhD Dissertation in Musicology

This study explores the actual situation of the functioning of choirs in general education (lower... more This study explores the actual situation of the functioning of choirs in general education (lower secondary school 6-9). The views and practices of teachers are studied regarding the organization of music education outside the classroom, respectively in the school choir. How the teachers make the selection of the choristers, the choral literature, practical work with choirs, technical or professional difficulties encountered in working with the choir, and what opportunities for further musical and overall development the participation in the choir provides to students, these are the issues that will be explored in this study. The study aims to identify and analyze these factors by which it paves the way for their further improvement. The design of this research was conducted by the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods (content analysis and teacher interviewing, including detailed analysis of 10 choral songs and interviews with choral teachers). The research was conducted with 65 choral teachers of various schools in Kosovo and Macedonia. Based on the results of this study, the similarities and differences between teachers in Kosovo and Macedonia were analysed and compared, and also comparisons and analyzes were made between the two countries concerned. Recommendations arising from this study are dedicated to relevant institutions in Kosovo, which should aim at encouraging and supporting the development of choral singing in general education in lower secondary school students (grades 6-9).