Development of Music Education in Mongolia: the Tradition and Innovation Balance
The author of the article discusses the problem of traditions and innovations' correlation in pedagogy. Attention is drawn to the innovations that displace traditional forms of activity. It is argued that innovation in education and culture should complement rather than replace the existing traditional techniques and patterns, as tradition preserves and transmits the positive experience gained by many generations, including in the sphere of culture and pedagogy. For example, the author shows the possibilities of combining traditional and innovative teaching methods in music education in Mongolia.The author substantiates the idea that by means of music education one can develop the ability to work in a team.