Research Article

The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education

Volume: 11 Number: 1 February 2, 2026
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The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education

Abstract

This article examines the role of the music teacher within the context of a changing educational paradigm. In recent decades, education has shifted from traditional, teacher-dominated instruction toward a learner-centered environment that emphasizes student needs, autonomy, and creativity. The aim of the study was to investigate how the role of the music teacher is defined and transformed in response to this shift. A quantitative research design was employed. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to music teachers, focusing on their educational perspectives, teaching methods and strategies, guiding principles, and perceptions of students’ roles in the educational process. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted to identify patterns and trends in teachers’ role perceptions and instructional practices. The results indicate that music teachers increasingly adopt mixed pedagogical approaches, combining traditional and innovative methods. The main data for this study comes from a survey of Chinese teachers. Teachers assume multiple roles, ranging from knowledge transmitters to facilitators of learning processes, advisors, evaluators, and digital learning instructors. Although some teacher-centred practices persist, the findings show a growing emphasis on active student participation, collaboration, independent learning, and the integration of technology into music education. The analysis also reveals a diversity of educational philosophies, ranging from knowledge transmission and competition-based models to personalized, equitable, and student-centred approaches. These findings suggest that music teachers are navigating a transitional phase in which innovation and tradition coexist, creating conditions for a more balanced, creative, and inclusive music education system.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Music Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 2, 2026

Submission Date

September 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Abramauskiene, J., & Sun, H. (2026). The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education. Online Journal of Music Sciences, 11(1), 100-115. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1779790
AMA
1.Abramauskiene J, Sun H. The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education. ojomus. 2026;11(1):100-115. doi:10.31811/ojomus.1779790
Chicago
Abramauskiene, Jolanta, and Haoyue Sun. 2026. “The Role of the Music Teacher in the Changing Paradigm of Education”. Online Journal of Music Sciences 11 (1): 100-115. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1779790.
EndNote
Abramauskiene J, Sun H (February 1, 2026) The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education. Online Journal of Music Sciences 11 1 100–115.
IEEE
[1]J. Abramauskiene and H. Sun, “The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education”, ojomus, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 100–115, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.31811/ojomus.1779790.
ISNAD
Abramauskiene, Jolanta - Sun, Haoyue. “The Role of the Music Teacher in the Changing Paradigm of Education”. Online Journal of Music Sciences 11/1 (February 1, 2026): 100-115. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1779790.
JAMA
1.Abramauskiene J, Sun H. The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education. ojomus. 2026;11:100–115.
MLA
Abramauskiene, Jolanta, and Haoyue Sun. “The Role of the Music Teacher in the Changing Paradigm of Education”. Online Journal of Music Sciences, vol. 11, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 100-15, doi:10.31811/ojomus.1779790.
Vancouver
1.Jolanta Abramauskiene, Haoyue Sun. The role of the music teacher in the changing paradigm of education. ojomus. 2026 Feb. 1;11(1):100-15. doi:10.31811/ojomus.1779790