Attitudes of Preschool Educators Toward Singing as a Musical Activity in Kindergarten / Stališča vzgojiteljev predšolskih otrok do petja kot glasbene dejavnosti v vrtcu

Abstract

The paper explores the influence of years of work experience, professional qualifications, additional music education, engaging in musical activities in leisure time, and attending the theatre / classical music concerts on the attitudes of preschool educators toward singing as a musical activity in kindergarten. The research was conducted on a sample of preschool educators from all Croatian counties (N = 405), using a questionnaire composed of two parts: The General Data Questionnaire and Attitudes Toward Singing as a Musical Activity in Kindergarten. No differences were found in preschool educators’ attitudes toward singing with regard to their professional qualifications and years of work experience. However, the results confirm the influence of additional music education, engaging in musical activities in leisure time, and attending the theatre / classical music concerts on preschool educators’ attitudes toward singing as a musical activity in kindergarten.