Professional competences of music teacher: attitude of students
ENThe importance of the teacher’s role in society is predetermined by developing and everincreasing advances in science, technology and social relations, which also create new demands for young people and adults. This article analyses expectations of students (pre-service music teachers) about the competences of a contemporary music teacher. The concept of the professional music teacher is revealed and validated; successful professional activities of music teachers are also highlighted. The data of the qualitative research (content analysis) related to the music teacher’s personal traits, general pedagogical and subject-specific competences are introduced. It has been revealed that scholarly music teachers have certain traits, which reveal themselves through the teacher's professionalism, competence, personal qualities and values.
