INTEGRATION OF FOLK SONG HERITAGE INTO THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS

Abstract

The article addresses the problem of integrating Ukrainian folk songs into the process of musical education of primary school pupils in the context of implementing a competence-based approach in modern primary education. The relevance of this study arises from the need to preserve and transmit national cultural values, as well as to increase the effectiveness of forming vocal skills and vocal competence of younger schoolchildren by means of Ukrainian folk songs. The analysis of scientific approaches to the problem of vocal education of children is carried out on the basis of domestic and foreign research works in the fields of music pedagogy, art education and folklore studies. The concepts of “vocal competence”, “vocal education of primary school pupils” and “folk song heritage” are specified within the content of primary art education. The pedagogical potential of Ukrainian folk songs as a means of forming children’s vocal competence, developing vocal and intonational skills, and fostering a sense of national identity is substantiated. The article identifies the main directions of integrating folk song material into the content of vocal education of primary school pupils through the basic types of musical activities in music lessons, including vocal and choral work, listening activities, phrase-by-phrase song learning, game-based and creative activities, as well as playing children’s musical instruments. Methodical techniques and means of using Ukrainian folk songs in extracurricular activities are formulated in order to ensure the formation of interest in vocal activity and the development of vocal skills. The importance of purposeful and systematic application of folk song heritage in the vocal activity of younger schoolchildren is emphasized. It is concluded that the integration of Ukrainian folk songs into the vocal activity of primary school pupils is an effective means of forming vocal competence as well as fostering the creative development of children’s personalities.