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SPECIFIC FEATURES OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN WALDORF SCHOOL
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The article authors reveal the specific features of music education in Waldorf school. Based on theoretical methods (synthesis and analysis of scientific and educational sources) and empirical methods (observation, survey, conversation, study of the academic results of schoolchildren’s activities etc.), the general tendencies of modern Waldorf education, as well as the specific features of organizing the educational process in Waldorf school and music education, in particular, have been identified. The general tendencies of modern Waldorf education are: integration of Waldorf education into the world educational space while preserving the traditions of national pedagogy; growth of openness, diversification and commercialization of education; democratization of management of educational institutions; learner-cantered paradigm of education; axiologically-based goals of education; humanization and humanitarization of the content of education; modernization of curricula on the basis of the principles of openness, humanization, integration of academic disciplines; a combination of private initiative and state support; expansion of the network of Waldorf schools and Waldorf classes; creation of public educational and cultural associations, the activities of which contribute to the development of Waldorf education; close interaction of schools with public institutions; cooperation of teachers and parents; increasing attention to Waldorf teachers’ training etc. The specific features of organizing the educational process in Waldorf school are: rhythmical organization of educational process; aesthetic education; active-practical projects; making own workbooks by children in every subject; work with schoolchildren’s temperaments etc. It has been identified that music education in Waldorf school is based on holistic approach to personality and comprehensive consideration of the specifics of child’s age and individual development. According to this, the specific features of schoolchildren’s music education in Waldorf school are: a clear correlation of music education with the age dynamics of children’s consciousness; the focus of music education on all children; active practical musical activities of schoolchildren; use of “live” music; rhythmic alternation of listening, performing music and singing; performing musical exercises accompanied by movements etc.
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