A review of prospective music teachers' views concerning their self evaluation of proficiency in the field

Abstract

This research, aiming at determining the self-evaluation views of pre-service music teachers attending Ondokuz Mayis University located in the Black Sea region of Turkey concerning their music teaching field efficacy, is of qualitative nature and employs an interview technique. The data collected were analysed through the technique of content analysis, evaluated in the light of the relevant literature, and consequently it was found that pre-service music teachers did not find themselves adequate in applying music teaching methods, conducting teaching in compliance with the music theory, and playing the piano effectively so as to consort; whereas they considered themselves adequate in performing teaching directed to audition training, in transfering international music pieces and introducing the instruments and conducting music groups. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Ayse Cakir Ilhan