Jelena Grkić Ginić

Jelena Grkić Ginić is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, University of Kragujevac in Jagodina. She holds a Master's degree in Musical art with teaching methodology and a Diploma in Choral conducting from the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. Her academic career includes teaching vocal-instrumental methods, choral singing, and music history at undergraduate and master's levels. She specializes in music pedagogy, choral conducting, and educational methodology.

Dr. Grkić Ginić's research focuses on music education methodologies, textbook analysis, and pandemic-era teaching strategies. She has published works examining music culture textbooks, student teacher competencies, and folk dance pedagogy. Her awards include multiple gold medals for choral performances at international festivals. Professional involvement includes participation in the bilateral project 'Crises, Challenges and the Modern Education System' (2021-2023) and training at Germany's Bavarian Music Academy.

• Education:
• Master's degree: Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, University of Kragujevac (2021)
• Diploma in Choral conducting: Academy of Arts, Novi Sad (2008)
• Music pedagogy: Academy of Arts, Novi Sad (1999)
• Key Achievements:
• Gold medalist at May Music Festivities (2023)
• Recipient of international choral festival awards (2022, 2020)
• Published in peer-reviewed journals like Uzdanica and conference proceedings