skills-competences

Skills and Competencies

1. Musical Performance and Technical Skills

(TYYÇ 6.2 – Skills; Related PÇ: 7, 8, 9)

  1. Individual Instrument Performance: Demonstrating technical, musical, and stylistic proficiency (Individual Instrument Training I–VIII).
  2. Piano: Developing piano skills through technical studies, accompaniment, harmony, and instructional applications (Piano Training I–III, Piano Pedagogy).
  3. Vocal Training: Using the voice in a healthy, accurate, and aesthetically appropriate manner; applying fundamental vocal techniques (Vocal Training I–II).
  4. Choir: Developing ensemble singing, tonal unity, musical expression, and choral discipline (Choir I–III).
  5. Orchestra/Chamber Music: Enhancing ensemble performance, musical coordination, listening, and accompaniment skills (Orchestra/Chamber Music I–IV).

2. Theoretical and Aural Skills

(TYYÇ 6.1 – Knowledge; 6.2 – Skills; Related PÇ: 5, 6)

  1. Aural Skills and Musicianship: Developing musical hearing, dictation, solfège, and sight-reading/writing skills (MİOY I–IV).
  2. Theory and Harmony: Attaining proficiency in harmony, accompaniment, form, and music theory (Harmony; Harmony and Accompaniment).
  3. Turkish Music Theory: Explaining and applying the modal, rhythmic, and formal characteristics of Turkish Folk Music (THM) and Turkish Classical Music (TSM) (THM/TSM Theory and Practice I–II).
  4. Music Culture and History: Acquiring knowledge of Western music history, Turkish music history, and popular music (Music Culture; Western Music History; Turkish Music History; Popular Music).

3. Musical Creativity, Accompaniment, and Production

(TYYÇ 6.2 – Skills; 6.3 – Competencies; Related PÇ: 9, 10)

  1. Educational Music Repertoire: Recognizing children’s songs and school music repertoire and using them effectively in instructional contexts.
  2. Composition and Arrangement: Producing age-appropriate works by applying educational music composition techniques (Educational Music Composition Techniques).
  3. Creative Music Practices: Applying appropriate techniques in accompaniment, arrangement, and creative music-making processes.
  4. Music and Movement: Using rhythm, body awareness, and Orff-based practices in educational settings (Music and Movement Education).

4. Music Teaching, Pedagogy, and Classroom Practices

(TYYÇ 6.3 – Competencies; Related PÇ: 11, 12, 13, 14)

  1. Music Teaching Methods: Applying instructional methods appropriate for different age groups (Methods in Music Teaching).
  2. Lesson Planning: Designing instructional processes in accordance with contemporary learning theories. • School Instruments: Using school instruments such as bağlama and guitar effectively in educational environments (School Instruments I–II).
  3. Assessment and Evaluation: Developing assessment tools appropriate for instructional processes.
  4. Classroom Management and Guidance: Gaining competence in classroom management, guidance, special education, and inclusive education practices.
  5. Educational and Music Technologies: Using digital tools, recording/editing software, and educational technologies in teaching processes (Music Education Technology).

5. Teaching Practicum and Professional Responsibility

(TYYÇ 6.3 – Competencies; Related PÇ: 2, 3, 4, 12, 17)

  1. Teaching Practicum: Developing planning, implementation, evaluation, and classroom management skills (Teaching Practicum I–II).
  2. Professional Ethics: Acting in accordance with the ethical principles of the teaching profession.
  3. Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrating sensitivity to cultural diversity, individual differences, and universal values.
  4. Sustainability: Adopting inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approaches in educational processes.

6. Collaboration, Leadership, and Social Contribution

(TYYÇ 6.3 – Competencies; Related PÇ: 15, 16, 17)

  1. Collaboration and Communication: Demonstrating collaboration, communication, and responsibility in individual and ensemble music-making processes.
  2. Leadership: Developing leadership and coordination skills in musical activities.
  3. Social Contribution: Designing projects that promote social awareness through music within the scope of Community Service Practices.
  4. Cultural Heritage: Contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage by using THM and TSM repertoire in community-based activities.

7. Continuous Development and Academic–Artistic Awareness

(TYYÇ 6.3 – Competencies; Related PÇ: 18)

  1. Lifelong Learning: Sustaining professional development by following scientific, artistic, and cultural advancements.
  2. Current Approaches: Monitoring contemporary national and international approaches in music education.
  3. Artistic Engagement: Actively participating in concerts, workshops, seminars, and artistic–academic projects.



Latest Update:09.05.2026