OVERCOMING PROFESSIONAL DESKILLING TEACHER OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC SCHOOL IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Abstract

Thу article reveals a problem of overcoming professional deskilling of a teacher of a children’s music school in conditions of distance learning, introduced in connection with the danger of contracting the new coronavirus infection COVID-19. The idea is substantiated that distance learning in a children’s music school is a promising stage in the development of education. The author traces the necessity of defining boundaries of using the distance learning format and highlighting the peculiarities of working with pupils of different grades. The article touches upon preserving quality of education, protecting teaching staff from stress, deteriorating health, reducing motivation for self-development and loss of professional skills. A comparison of various forms of distance learning is given, and the possibility of their application in a children’s music school is assessed. Particular attention is paid to the participation of children in distance music competitions and master classes. The article analyzes consequences of termination of participation of children in full-time music competitions. The author comes to conclusion that the pupil’s lack of full-time performances at music competitions hinders the development of his skills in managing stage excitement. The author focuses on the need for full-time preparation of pupils for distance learning, as well as the development of children’s independence as the main driving force in the context of the temporary cancellation of the traditional form of classes.