PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF MORAL VALUES OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS THROUGH ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

Abstract

The article addresses the issue of developing moral values in 3rd–4th grade students with visual impairments, including those with low vision, through Kazakh folk music. The aim of the study is to determine the pedagogical conditions for utilizing the educational potential of folk music as a means of moral education within the system of special education. The study includes an analysis of the content of Kazakh folk music from the perspective of forming interpersonal values such as friendship, honesty, trust, kindness, benevolence, and conscience. The scientific novelty of the work lies in proposing a methodological model adapted for the formation of moral values in students with visual impairments, based on ethnomusic materials. The practical significance of the study lies in the applicability of the proposed methods in music lessons, extracurricular activities, and supplementary education programs. The research is grounded in A.A. Radugina’s classification of values, as well as in the principles of music education and special pedagogy

Humans receive the majority of information about the world through visual perception. However, when visual function is impaired, other analyzers, primarily the auditory one, begin to play a leading role in the cognitive process. Listening becomes one of the key mechanisms in the learning activity of children with visual impairments. In this regard, the creative nature of music lessons offers extensive opportunities for students with special educational needs. While listening to musical works, students with low vision focus on the content, figurative and artistic features, and the emotional atmosphere conveyed through sound. Based on the listening material, they develop skills in expressing personal opinions, understanding musical imagery, and comprehending content. This process not only enhances auditory perception but also contributes to the formation of moral orientations and broadens their spiritual and cultural worldview through folk music.