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THE IMPORTANCE OF EXTRA-COURSE CLUBS
Ashurova Sharifakhon Askarovna
Music teacher at school No. 28, Jalaquduk district, Andijan region
Head of the music club at the Barkamol Avlod school
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15082756
Annotation
: This article highlights the role and importance of extra-
curricular music club activities in the education of students and young people.
Music clubs are an important tool for forming children's aesthetic taste,
educating them in the spirit of respect for national and universal values, and
developing musical thinking. The article also analyzes the possibilities of
developing creativity, teamwork skills, and meaningful organization of free time
through club activities. The educational, aesthetic, and social functions of music
clubs are revealed through practical examples.
Keywords
: extracurricular education, music club, aesthetic education,
creativity, national values, musical thinking, students-youth, pedagogical
process.
Introduction
.
Every person has a need for music hidden in their soul. This need is formed
naturally from childhood, and through its correct direction and development, a
person's worldview, aesthetic taste, and spiritual world are enriched. Especially
for school-age students, the educational power of music is incomparable.
Theoretical knowledge given during the lesson is not enough - it is at this point
that extracurricular activities, in particular music clubs, play an important role.
Music clubs are not just a place to learn melodies or songs, but a place that
allows students to travel to the world of their soul, to express their inner
feelings. Through these activities, children get to know our national culture,
musical heritage, acquire skills such as stage behavior and teamwork. Most
importantly, they develop a love for art and are spiritually enriched. In today's
modern educational process, the role of such circles is increasing. They not only
serve to identify and develop talented children, but also serve as an effective tool
for meaningfully organizing each student's free time and protecting them from
foreign ideas. After all, a young soul whose heart is filled with music will never
choose a bad path...
Methodology
:
The main focus of this study was to reveal the educational, aesthetic and
social significance of extracurricular music circles. While working on the article,
we did not rely only on dry theory, but also tried to analyze real-life processes,
living relationships between teachers and students. After all, a music club lesson
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is not a simple activity, but a delicate art that finds its way from heart to heart.
During the research, we used methods such as observation, interview, and
analysis of practical activities. The creative activity of students participating in
music clubs, their ability to express themselves, and their participation in
teamwork were directly observed. Also, through interviews with teachers, their
methodological approaches, problems, and achievements in conducting the club
were identified.
In the methodological approach, we also paid special attention to the use of
innovative educational technologies. Because today, in music education, it is
important to arouse the student's interest and actively involve him in the
process not only through traditional methods, but also through digital tools,
audio-visual materials. Thus, methodology is the heart of the study, the compass
that determines its direction. And we directed this compass to music, to the
world of the children's soul. Because only an analysis made with the heart is
close to reality.
Literature analysis:
A lot of scientific, methodological and practical literature has been created
about extracurricular education and music circles, which are its component,
through which the theoretical foundations, educational effectiveness and
methodological approaches of this direction have been deeply studied. Doctor of
Pedagogical Sciences T. Yuldoshev in his work “Theoretical Foundations of
Education” analyzes the role of extracurricular activities in personal
development and substantiates the positive impact of music on children's
aesthetic outlook and social adaptability. In the literature on music education, in
particular, the works of A. A. Poskryakov and B. L. Yavorsky theoretically
highlight the importance of circle classes in identifying and developing musical
abilities. They emphasize that through music circles, students' hearing, memory,
rhythm and intonation abilities are formed in a unique way.
Also, methodological manuals published by the Ministry of Public Education
of the Republic of Uzbekistan contain recommendations for organizing music
circles, lesson plans, and criteria for selecting repertoire. They identify effective
methods that can be used in practical activities. In the analysis of scientific
articles, it is observed that wide attention is paid to issues such as the role of
extracurricular activities in modern education, teaching music using digital
technologies, and the use of interactive methods. This indicates that music clubs
are developing not only in traditional, but also in innovative directions. An
analysis of the existing literature shows that extracurricular music clubs are an
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important factor not only in identifying and educating gifted children, but also in
the personal development of each student. Scientific and theoretical foundations
and practical experiences in this regard serve as a solid foundation for research
in this area.
Discussion
:
If we look at the educational process today, we can see that extracurricular
activities, especially music clubs, are increasingly gaining importance. Because
music is the language of the human soul. It is in this language that the student's
feelings, dreams, hopes, and soul life are expressed. And music classes are the
most elegant pedagogical tool that awakens this inner world, educates it, and
directs it to society.
Experience shows that students who regularly participate in music clubs
increase their self-confidence, freedom on stage, and the ability to express their
thoughts in musical form. They become sensitive to those around them, have a
developed artistic and aesthetic taste, and respect national values. When you
talk to such students, you can immediately feel the sparkle in their eyes and the
love for music in their hearts. At the same time, music clubs should be a means
of awakening the soul of every student, not only for gifted children, but also for
positively influencing him through music. Here, the personality of the teacher,
his approach, and kindness are of great importance. Because in the club, the
student receives not only knowledge, but also warmth and spiritual support.
However, there are still unresolved problems in practice. In some educational
institutions, music clubs are poorly organized, the necessary conditions are not
enough, which ultimately leads to the fading of students' interest. Therefore, it is
important to further revitalize music clubs, organize them based on modern
methods and technologies, and especially to create programs that are
appropriate for the age and interests of students.
Conclusion
Extracurricular music club activities play an important role in revealing the
creative potential of students, forming their aesthetic taste, and educating them
in the spirit of respect for national culture. Research and observations show that
students who actively participate in clubs develop musical thinking, have the
skills of working in a team, and are formed as spiritually mature individuals. The
scientific literature and practical experience analyzed in the article confirm that
music clubs should be considered an integral part of the educational process. To
increase their effectiveness, it is necessary to use modern methods, take into
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account the age and individual characteristics of students, as well as
systematically organize the activities of the circles.
Therefore, by activating music circles and directing them to pedagogical goals,
we serve to educate a young generation that is not only art-loving, but also has a
developed artistic mindset, independent thinking, and a healthy social position.
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