Loredana Muntean Knihy

Teaching children without a solid understanding of music can be daunting, akin to flying without wings. This volume serves as a valuable resource for novice music educators, offering insights and tools to expand their musical knowledge and enhance their teaching abilities. It aims to inspire and support teachers when they feel their musical perspectives are limited, ultimately enriching the art of sound for both educators and their students.

The book addresses the challenges facing formal education in light of recent societal changes, emphasizing the importance of teaching students how to learn effectively. It explores the concept that learning to learn is foundational for developing other skills, particularly from an early age. The author seeks innovative, flexible strategies that bridge formal education with real-life experiences, advocating for non-traditional, non-formal methods to enhance educational practices and better prepare students for future challenges.

Focusing on the essential skills of creativity and flexible thinking, this book explores the importance of music education in the initial training of primary and preschool teachers. It argues that developing lateral thinking is crucial for educators, emphasizing the complex relationship between music and human development. The text examines whether music should be a fundamental component of teacher training, highlighting its potential impact on fostering essential professional and transversal skills needed throughout an educator's career.

Dit boek onderzoekt de rol van muziekstudie in de initiële opleiding van leerkrachten voor het basis- en kleuteronderwijs. Het benadrukt de noodzaak van creativiteit, flexibel denken en andere essentiële vaardigheden, en hoe muziek bijdraagt aan de ontwikkeling van deze kwaliteiten in hun toekomstige loopbaan.