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An investigation into effective string teaching in a variety of learning contexts: a single case study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2007

Evangeline Kai-Wen Cheng  and
Colin Durrant
Evangeline Kai-Wen Cheng
Affiliation:
School of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Education, University of London, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL, [email protected], [email protected]
Colin Durrant
Affiliation:
School of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Education, University of London, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL, [email protected], [email protected]
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Abstract

This study aims to explore and investigate the factors that contribute to effective instrumental teaching and to understand the interdependence and interactions between these factors. The study obtained data using qualitative research tools from a series of individual and group instrumental teaching observations and a semi-structured interview with an instrumental teacher operating in a variety of teaching contexts. Findings from the study suggest that a great number of factors are required for instrumental teaching and learning to be effective. These factors interweave with each other and form a creative teaching style for the subject. The research indicated that it is helpful for the teachers to focus on pupils' learning processes rather than only on their learning outcomes. When real learning occurs, it is a positive experience for both teachers and pupils with long-term benefits in other areas of learning.

Type
Research Article
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , July 2007 , pp. 191 - 205
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007

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