Sarah Brenay - SOHH - ch. 5

Sarah Brenay - SOHH - Ch. 5
Chapter Summary: Our experiences with music as children have a powerful effect on our attitudes towards music as adults. Teachers who put too much emphasis on the technical aspects of music and focus only on correcting mistakes may find that their students lose their passion and enjoyment of music. The goal is to ignite a love for music that will fuel the students practice long term, not create an assembly line of perfect cookie cutter students. Each student has a unique learning style and it is the teacher's responsibility to adjust their methods to meet the needs of each student.
Key Concepts: Each students has a different perspective and learns in different ways, and a teachers style needs to change accordingly. Teachers have a huge impact on their student's self-image. Creating a positive atmosphere in lessons is as important as what is taught in those lessons.
Key Terms: 
learning modes - the way a student best interprets information 
Making Connections: We all know the effect our teachers have on us. When I have a good lesson I feel elated all day. And when I have a bad lesson it can take days to shake it off. As teachers we need to make sure our students don't feel threatened in lessons so that they can approach the music with curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm.