FORMING THE MORAL AND ETHICAL CULTURE OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE

Abstract

The article analyses the content, basic principles, forms and methods of forming the moral and ethical culture of future music teachers in higher education institutions in the United States and European countries. It has been established that the moral and ethical culture of a music teacher involves the implementation of such principles as: respect for all students, setting professional boundaries, setting an example of good behaviour, showing care and compassion, and supporting the values of music education in society and the profession. The activities of this category of teachers are aimed at student development, cooperation with colleagues, close interaction with society, and understanding of the ethical responsibilities associated with their role. In general, the moral and ethical culture of future music teachers includes establishing positive relationships with students, establishing psychological contact with them, the ability to communicate and cooperate with both colleagues and students, and feeling the value and meaning of educational activities. It has been established that the formation of the moral and ethical culture of future music teachers in the United States and Europe is aimed at integrating ethics into teacher training through both theory and real experience, the organisation of reflective practice, the introduction of pedagogical approaches, fostering empathy, developing ethical sensitivity, understanding the impact of musical choices on society, involving future teachers in intercultural dialogue, and ensuring that teachers' personal ethics are consistent with their professional values. The study shows that one of the most common ways of forming the moral and ethical culture of future music teachers in foreign pedagogical thought is the integration of normative ethics, moral philosophy and the moral dimension of music education into their training programme. It has been established that the most effective forms and methods of shaping the moral and ethical culture of future music teachers include: seminars; comments and recommendations that contribute to the effective self-improvement of students' performance skills; meetings with school teachers to exchange professional experience; analysis of current problems and challenges in the practice of music education in schools; consultations; project work; evaluation of students' performances, their creative musical works and projects; listening to music and its analysis; writing essays with subsequent discussion; and some others.