Course curriculum

  • 1

    Navigating the Course

    • How to use this course
  • 2

    Welcome to Foundational Piano Pedagogy

  • 3

    Session 1: Principles of Teaching

    • Session Contents

    • Video Lecture: "Pedagogical Truths and Consequences... from the Teachings of Frances Clark" with Craig Sale

    • Transcript (PDF): "Pedagogical Truths and Consequences... from the Teachings of Frances Clark" with Craig Sale

    • Reading 1: "Fallacies and Basic Principles of Education" by Richard Chronister

    • Reading 2: "What Do Successful Piano Teachers Know?" by Elvina Pearce

    • Quiz: Basic Principles of Teaching

    • Session Resources
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    Session 2: Conceptual Learning

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Preparation, Presentation, and Follow Through" by Frances Clark

    • Video Lecture: "Concept Preparation" with Craig Sale

    • Transcript (PDF): "Concept Preparation" with Craig Sale

    • Reading 2: "Questions and Answers: Concept Preparation" by Craig Sale

    • Reading 3: "Preparation" by Frances Clark

    • Reading 4: "Boiling It Down: Recipes for Effective Teaching" by Craig Sale

    • Reflection Activities

    • Session Resources
  • 5

    Session 3: Theories of Learning and Motivation

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Learning Theories for Piano Teachers" by Dr. Pamela Pike

    • Reading 2: "Beyond the Keyboard" by Dr. Edwin Gordon

    • Reading 3: "Brain and Learning Myth Busters" by Dr. Suzanne Schons

    • Reading 4: "What's Going On In There? How Students Learn" by Dr. Suzanne Schons

    • Video Lecture: "Motivating Musicians" with Dr. Pamela Pike

    • Transcript (PDF): "Motivating Musicians" with Dr. Pamela Pike

    • Handout: "Motivating Musicians" by Dr. Pamela Pike

    • Reading 5: "Motivation: Fallacy and Principle" by Richard Chronister

    • Reading 6: "The Power of One" by Marvin Blickenstaff

    • Quiz on Theories of Learning and Motivation

    • Session Resources
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    Session 4: Language and Communication

    • Session Contents

    • Video Lecture 1: "Finding the Right Words: Effective Language for Praise and Feedback" with Dr. Andrea McAlister

    • Transcript (PDF): "Finding the Right Words: Effective Language for Praise and Feedback" with Dr. Andrea McAlister

    • Reading 1: "Student-Centered Learning" by Elvina Pearce

    • Reading 2: "How Do You Encourage a Student's Involvement in the Mood of Music?" by Joyce Cameron

    • Video Lecture 2: "Communicating with Parents" with Dr. Andrea McAlister

    • Transcript (PDF): "Communicating with Parents" with Dr. Andrea McAlister

    • Reading 3: "Progress Reports" by Dr. Cathy Albergo

    • Reflection Activities

    • Session Resources
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    Session 5: Curriculum and Lesson Planning

    • Session Contents

    • Video Lecture 1: "Establishing Foundations in the Elementary Years: Curriculum and Structure" with Dr. Sara Ernst

    • Transcript (PDF): "Establishing Foundations in the Elementary Years: Curriculum and Structure" with Dr. Sara Ernst

    • Video Lecture 2: "Establishing Foundations in the Elementary Years: Objectives from the Structure" with Dr. Sara Ernst

    • Transcript (PDF): "Establishing Foundations in the Elementary Years: Objectives from the Structure" with Dr. Sara Ernst

    • Handout: "Establishing Foundations in the Elementary Years" by Dr. Sara Ernst

    • Reading 1: "What Is Good Material to Use with Elementary Transfer Students Who Are Playing Music Far Too Difficult?, Part 1" by Dr. Yu-Jane Yang

    • Reading 2: "What Is Good Material to Use with Elementary Transfer Students Who Are Playing Music Far Too Difficult?, Part 2" by Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk

    • Reading 3: "What Do You Do with Transfer Students Whose Reading Level is Far Below Their Performance Level?" by Mary Bloom

    • Reading 4: "Lesson Plans and Assignments" by Frances Clark

    • Reading 5: "Lesson Planning: Road Maps and Detours" by Craig Sale

    • Reading 6: "Planning for Short- and Long-Term Success" by Arlene Steffen

    • Reflection Activities

    • Session Resources

    • Exit Survey