PREPARATION OF STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND MUSIC ART FOR PRACTICE IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION IN QUARANTINE

Abstract

The aim of the study was to highlight innovative approaches to the organization of pedagogical practice with students majoring in “025 Musical Arts” in quarantine caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The article covers the concept of “practice” from a psychological, sociological and pedagogical point of view; the meaning of the concept “pedagogical practice” is revealed and its meaning is considered; methods of pedagogical practice at the faculty of preschool education and music art in preschool education institutions during quarantine restrictions are outlined; the methodical system of the organization of practice in music of students of pedagogical college is given and its main tasks are specified; the components of conducting-choral and instrumental training of students of the faculty are determined; the concepts of “quarantine” and “innovation” are considered; digital learning management systems are analyzed; the content of the concept of “distance learning” and “distance technology” is indicated. The methodology of the study involved the application of a systematic approach to the analysis of the educational process of higher education institution, in particular in the organization of practical training of Bachelors of Music. The study was conducted in accordance with the following methodological principles: objectivity, substantive analysis, genetic, the unity of logical and historical, the conceptual unity of the study. Theoretical and empirical research methods include: analysis, synthesis, modelling, comparison, generalization of certain provisions of scientific approaches to substantiate the leading idea of the study, observation of the educational process, analysis of pedagogical documentation. Distance learning in quarantine was introduced into the educational process through distance technologies. School teachers and college teachers used Google Classroom, Telegram channels, Viber and the DistEdu distance learning platforms. Zoom is used for classes and lectures are given via Instagram. During the quarantine, the use of distance learning technologies in the higher education system during the preparation and conduct of pedagogical practice proved to be quite effective. Thanks to online platforms and tools, students-interns of the pedagogical college conducted music lessons and festive events in different age groups of preschool children.