ERIC Number: EJ1196926
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 15
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Selecting Motivating Repertoire for Adult Piano Students: A Transformative Pedagogical Approach
Coutts, Leah
British Journal of Music Education, v35 n3 p285-299 Nov 2018
Selecting repertoire that adult piano students find motivating and musically satisfying is more complex than simply finding pieces that are aurally pleasing. Drawing on theories of motivation, adult learning and transformative pedagogy, this practitioner-based study describes how the author learned to involve her students in the selection process, to align repertoire with their tastes and goals, and to understand the impact of students' values, expectations and perceptions of learning on their engagement with repertoire learned. It is hoped that the experiences and theories shared herein inspire teachers to reflect on their own pedagogical choices regarding repertoire selection.
Descriptors: Adult Students, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Learning Motivation, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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