LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Muzikos mokytojų rengimas; Pedagogų rengimo programa; Studijų programa; Music teacher education; Teacher education curriculum; Study programme.
ENStudy programmes that aim to educate music teachers have been undergoing a constant process of renewal, which is predetermined by various factors. The study programmes of music teacher education implemented in Lithuania have never been broadly analysed and compared to similar study programmes of music teacher education in China. Therefore, this study aimed to carry out an analysis of bachelor and master study programmes of music teacher education in Lithuania and China revealing their similarities and differences. The research study disclosed that the goals, intended learning outcomes, structure and curriculum of the two countries have similarities and differences, which are predetermined by philosophical aspects, humanistic ideas and national context of educational policies in both the countries. The study programmes aim to respond to needs of contemporary society, to develop competencies of music teachers, to establish conditions for successful implementation of the goals of study programmes and attainment of learning outcomes. [From the publication]