Topics include: Basic principles of teaching as put forth by Frances Clark, the importance of conceptual preparation, concept preparation techniques, theories on how children learn, understanding motivation, best practices in communicating praise and feedback, establishing effective communication with parents, essential considerations when determining your curriculum for beginning students, effective lesson planning, and much more!
How to use this course
Video: Welcome and Introduction
Transcript (PDF): Welcome and Introduction
Course Syllabus: Foundational Piano Pedagogy
FREE PREVIEWWelcome Survey
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
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
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
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
Craig Sale
“This course was quite helpful. It addressed several areas that leads to successful teaching skills and foundation. […] Thank you for the course.”
Danielle H.
“The course was excellent and I learned a lot. It has inspired me to use what I have learned in my lessons. Thank you!”
Ruth P.
Based on the Foundational Piano Pedagogy Course from the Frances Clark Center, these interactive sessions will explore essential topics of piano teaching and learning—no purchase or course enrollment required.
Start your new year off by refreshing your teaching and reconnecting with the core principles of great piano pedagogy! Join the Foundational Pedagogy Discussion Groups, and dive deeper into the research and practice of teaching.
Free
Start your new year off by refreshing your teaching and reconnecting with the core principles of great piano pedagogy! Join the Foundational Pedagogy Discussion Groups, and dive deeper into the research and practice of teaching.
Free
Start your new year off by refreshing your teaching and reconnecting with the core principles of great piano pedagogy! Join the Foundational Pedagogy Discussion Groups, and dive deeper into the research and practice of teaching.
Free
