Use of musical computer technologies (MCT) in the process of music education of senior pupils

Abstract

The article presents quantitative and qualitative data of music teachers’ questionnaire revealing the peculiarities of use of MCT in the process of music education of senior pupils: the aims of use of MCT in the process of music education are analysed, the character of use of MCT and some problems are disclosed. Employing MCT, music teachers seek to develop creativity of senior pupils, to expand opportunities of teaching/learning music, to advance pupils’ abilities to work with MCT. Use of MCT in the process of music education of senior pupils also stimulates pupils’ motivation to study music. However, the research has revealed that there are not enough of computerized workplaces in music classrooms with music software installed, teachers lack competence in use of MCT in educational process, and during the process of music education technical problems often arise.