DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS: FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH STUDENTS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The article reveals the importance of digital technologies in the professional training of future music teachers. The relevance of the study is due to the need to integrate modern digital tools into art education in order to improve its quality, develop the creative abilities of students and form their information and digital competence. The article analyzes scientific approaches to the use of digital technologies in the professional training of students of artistic specialties. Particular attention is paid to the experience of Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University in teaching the discipline “Information Technologies in Professional Activity” for applicants for the second (master’s) level of higher education in the specialty 014.13 Secondary Education (Musical Art) from the People’s Republic of China. The article describes the content of the discipline, which covers both the general principles of using ICT in the professional activity of a teacher and specialized digital tools used in the artistic sphere. Examples of the use of multimedia educational content creation services, interactive exercises, video and audio editors, sequencers, notetakers, and software for creating 3D graphics are given. The article outlines the peculiarities of organizing the educational process for foreign students, including the use of the Moodle platform and the Zoom service, and the adaptation of educational materials in English. The importance of intercultural communication and taking into account the cultural characteristics of students from China are emphasized. It is concluded that the use of digital technologies in the training of future music teachers is expedient and effective, which contributes to the development of their professional competence, creativity and readiness to teach in a digital educational environment.