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VOLUME
Vol.05 Issue06 2025
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10-12
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Approaches to Structuring the Pedagogical Practice of
Prospective Music Teachers Within an Innovative Educational
Cluster
Mukhitdinova Malohat Sajabborovna
Pedagogical practice, cluster, music teacher, professional competence, project-based practice, mentoring, digital technologies, Uzbekistan
Received:
10 April 2025;
Accepted:
06 May 2025;
Published:
08 June 2025
Abstract:
The article examines modern approaches to organizing the pedagogical practice of future music
teachers, with a focus on the cluster model. Based on the analysis of theoretical sources and the results of
empirical research, the advantages and limitations of traditional forms of practice are revealed, and the
effectiveness of the cluster model is substantiated as an innovative tool for developing professional competence.
Examples of project-based and digital practice are presented, along with recommendations for implementing the
model within the music-pedagogical education system.
Keywords:
Primary education, methodological skills, teacher, innovative approach, interactive methods,
independent thinking, competency-based approach.
Introduction:
The modern system of training of
pedagogical personnel in Uzbekistan is experiencing
the stage of active transformation in the context of
digitalization, the introduction of a competency -based
approach and updating international standards.
Particular attention in this process is paid to the
organization of pedagogical practice, which acts as a
key link in the formation of the professional
competence of the future music teacher [1]. However,
traditional forms of practice often turn out to be
inappropriate in time requests, limiting students'
capabilities in the application of knowledge and the
development of pedagogical skills.
In recent years, the category of “competence” has
acquired the status of an international concept. In
particular, within the framework of the Bologna
process, professional competence was defined as a
central element of educational standards. In addition,
the World Bank, analyzing the prospects for the
development of education, emphasizes that the so -
called Soft Skills - communicative, emotional and social
skills - become as significant as academic training. This
is especially true in the context of the training of future
music teachers, since musical art is a universal language
of emotions and interpersonal interaction. The concept
of pedagogical practice in this study is considered not
as a formal element of the curriculum, but as a special
educational space in which theoretical knowledge with
real professional activity occurs. It is in the conditions
of practice that the student first enters into direct
interaction with students, faced with their individual
characteristics, interests and difficulties. Within the
framework of this activity, key pedagogical skills are
formed: the ability to improvis, flexibility of thinking,
adaptation to unpredictable situations and making
decisions in the conditions of a living educational
process.
Scientific literature interprets professional competence
as an integrative characteristic of a teacher’s
personality, including cognitive, motivational and
activity components [2, 3]. Pedagogical practice,
according to Khojamkulov, is the space of the
formation of pedagogical identity, where the theory
meets reality and is formed by readiness for
professional activity [4]. Given the international trends
and local context, the transition to innovative models
of the organization of practice, among which the
cluster system occupies a special place, becomes
relevant.
Theoretical foundations of the cluster model. The
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cluster model is a form of partnership between
universities, schools, cultural institutions and
employers,
based
on
coordination,
mutual
responsibility and interdisciplinaryness [5]. The
approach proposed by Khutorovo allows us to consider
competence as a result of the integration of various
professional resources [3]. The cluster provides
students with a variety of practice formats, including
design, digital and cultural-oriented activities.
International experience (Finland, South Korea,
Canada) confirms the effectiveness of such models. In
Finland, for example, students are practiced in
museums and studios, and in Korea, they are
accompanied by mentors in the process of pedagogical
activity. These practices can be adapted to the
conditions of Uzbekistan in the presence of
institutional support and regulatory framework.
In the context of modernization of education and the
introduction of digital and cluster forms of interaction
between educational institutions, the approach to the
organization of pedagogical practice is significantly
changing. A comparison of traditional and innovative
methods allows not only to identify the main
differences in the content and forms, but also to
determine their effectiveness in the preparation of
future music teachers.
The traditional approach is based on a rigidly regulated
forms of practice, within which the student, as a rule,
acts according to a previously approved scenario.These
methods include: work in one educational institution,
mandatory support of a mentor, limited use of digital
technologies and the predominance of reproductive
pedagogy.
Main characteristics:
• localization of the educational process in one school;
• control by the curator from the university and mentor
from the school;
• weak relationship with the professional environment
(cultural institutions, employers, etc.);
•
Orientation to the front form of work, reporting and
consolidation of the traditional repertoire.
This approach had a certain effectiveness in the
conditions of a centralized model of education of the
20th century, however, in modern conditions, it
demonstrates limited in the formation of flexible and
interdisciplinary competencies in future teachers.
Problems of traditional practice. Based on the results of
the questionnaire of musical and pedagogical areas,
more than 60% of respondents noted difficulties in
developing lessons, taking into account the age
characteristics of students. About 54% indicated a lack
of methodological and emotional support from schools
[4]. The leaders of the bases of practice confirm the low
level of the performing training of students, the lack of
pedagogical initiative and weak readiness for
independent work. Many students who come to
pedagogical practice experience difficulties with work
in an orchestral format or organizing ensembles,
especially in those schools where there is no
appropriate material base.
The analysis showed that the traditional model of
practice suffers from template, lack of reflection and
interdisciplinary relations. The potential of digital
technologies are poorly used, the individual interests of
students are not taken into account, and the
distribution of bases is often formal [4]. This reduces
motivation and limits the possibilities of professional
growth.
Closter model as an innovative approach. As part of the
experiment, a cluster model was tested on the basis of
the ChSPU, including partnership between the
Department of Musical Education, a number of schools,
a theater studio and a cultural center. Students have
practiced double curators - from the university and the
host organization. They developed joint projects,
participated in interdisciplinary events, organized
master classes and concerts.
An example of a successful implementation was a
student theater studio, in which in four years progress
was reached from the organizational stage to victory in
the republican competition. This practice contributed
to the development of leadership, responsibility, the
ability to public presentation and group work. Students
demonstrated the growth of professional motivation
and confidence, and also formed pedagogical reflection
[4].
Criterion
traditional approach
cluster
Traditional
approach
Cluster approach
Place of practice
One school
Different institutions:
schools, museums,
Philharmonic, theaters
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Support
Mentor at school
and curator from
the university
Mentor + expert circle
(methodologist, tutor)
Tools
Printed plans,
practice diary
Digital portfolio, video
reflex, digital diary
Types of practice
Educational and
production
Educational, production,
design, digital
Competencies
Methodical and
performing
Projective, interdisciplinary,
research
Involvement
Partial, episodic
Constant, integrated
Methodological basis
Lecture-re product
Personal-oriented, activity
Digital practice during the pandemic period. In the
conditions of Covid-19, the practice was translated into
remote format. Students recorded video tutorials,
created multimedia materials, worked with Zoom,
Google Meet, Padlet. This contributed to the
development of digital literacy, the ability to plan
classes and manage students' attention in an online
environment.
Experience has shown that despite the complexity of
the format, students became more independent,
creative and responsible. They developed copyright
resources, led online consultations, led a video blogs
about practice, which has strengthened their
involvement and introspection skills.
Advantages and restrictions of the cluster model.
Advantages: interdisciplinary, mentoring, variety of
forms, digital adaptation, expansion of a professional
environment,
flexibility,
increased
reflection.
Disadvantages: high organizational load, the need for
administrative coordination, the uneven resources of
partners, the need to prepare mentors.
CONCLUSION
Thus, the cluster model of pedagogical practice
demonstrates high effectiveness as a means of forming
the professional competence of the future music
teacher. It allows you to overcome the limitations of
traditional practice, expand the range of educational
formats, and involve students in real professional
processes. The model requires institutional support,
regulatory framework and readiness for the
coordinated interaction of all participants. Its
implementation can improve the quality of training of
pedagogical personnel in the field of musical education.
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