Course Curriculum

Topics include: Benefits of teaching adults in groups, lesson planning, classroom management, diverse student populations, rhythm and movement, teaching performance, ensembles, and more!

    1. How to use this course

    1. Course Introduction

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    2. Welcome Survey

    1. Session Contents

    2. Video Lecture: "The Benefits of Group Teaching" with Andrea McAlister

    3. Video Transcript (PDF): "The Benefits of Group Teaching" with Andrea McAlister

    4. Reading 1: "Why Group Lessons" by Elvina Pearce

    5. Reading 2: "Teaching Methods: Group and Private" by Frances Clark

    6. Reflection Questions

    7. Session Resources

    8. Additional Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "Why Do You Teach Adults in Groups?" by Brenda Dillon and Amanda Byars

    3. Reading 2: "Lesson Planning for Adult Group-Piano Settings" by Pamela D. Pike

    4. Reading 3: "Classroom Management and Set Up" by Pamela D. Pike

    5. Video 1: "Teaching Adults in Groups, Part I" with Rebecca Bellelo

    6. Reflection Questions

    7. Session Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "The Third-Age Piano Class: Challenge, Fun, and Satisfaction for Mature Students of the Piano" by Jacqueline S. Wright

    3. Reading 2: "How Can Teachers Help the Over-Analytical Adult Piano Student?" by Brenda Dillon and Pam Pike

    4. Reading 3: "How Do You Handle Diversity of Levels in Your Group Lessons for Adults?" by Brenda Dillon, Joan Reist, and J. Mitzi Kolar

    5. Reading 4: "How Do You Handle the Discouraging Plateaus of Adult Piano Study?" by Louise Earhart

    6. Reflection Questions

    7. Session Resources

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "Adults on the Move with Dalcroze!" by Jackie Edwards-Henry

    3. Reading 2: "Do You Continue 'Pure Rhythm' Activities Into the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years?" by Michelle Conda

    4. Video 1: "Teaching Adults in Groups, Part II" with Rebecca Bellelo

    5. Reflection Questions

    6. Session Resources

About this course

  • $30.00
  • 40 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content
  • Self-guided course to be completed at your own pace
  • Includes video content, readings, and reflection activities

Course Contributors

Andrea McAlister, Rebecca Bellelo, and Yeeseon Kwon

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