The practice of interactive knowledge sharing in the course of music education: exchange between classmates and the teacher (Intercambio interactivo de conocimientos en la educación musical: intercambios entre el alumnado y el profesorado)

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the exchange of knowledge between classmates and the teacher in the framework of interactive music education. This goal was achieved with the help of the questionnaire method, which involved measuring the effectiveness of schoolchildren’s progress and the coefficient of effectiveness of the knowledge gained. The study was attended by 120 students from three music schools in Beijing. It was found that the greatest effectiveness of interactive learning can be achieved by taking into account the following elements: the development of communication skills, the creation of a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom, the formation of teamwork, the use of modern multimedia technologies and the involvement of highly qualified teachers. After a year of study, 39% of rising musicians showed an improvement in communication skills and 32% developed their creative skills. The performance of four interactive groups turned out to be highly efficient. The results of the study are of scientific value for teachers who ensure the effectiveness of the knowledge gained.