This module explores the psychology involved from both the teacher and student perspective during musical learning.
You will gain a general understanding of the historical framework of learning theories and social frameworks within psychology. Specific relationships to musical learning and a student’s concept of musical ability, understanding musical identity and the relationship of the body and instrument are explored.
The understanding of motivation, self- efficacy, self-regulation, mental skills, and cognitive strategies are explored and applied to real-life situations. These form a base of knowledge that can improve current learning and inform the future practice of teaching.
The module also allows you to become a beginner all over again by learning a ‘new’ instrument, recreating the feelings experienced by beginners. Reflections on this experience will inform and shape your approach to teaching.
Various repertoire, aural tests, scales, and sight reading will be included in a broad exploration of assessment, and discussions will cover the pressures or constraints that exams place on students.
