Teaching Strategies
A Passionate Pursuit
What is ‘Mastery’? Mastery is about fulfilling your own intrinsic potential. It is not simply the commitment to or achievement of a goal but rather a constant pursuit. “It’s about the journey not the destination” is a neat platitude that is often trotted out in the aftermath of a failed exam or missed goal, but
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The History of Pedagogy
We explore a variety of pedagogical traditions, unpicking both the positive and negative aspects of differing approaches, whilst considering how longstanding methodologies apply to the needs of today’s students. As part of the process, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own learning experiences. The aim of this class is to establish an understanding
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Toxic Teaching vs The Healthy Studio
We stand at a fascinating point in history; a moment when — collectively — we are asking profound questions about how we interact with one another. This class explores the responsibilities that a teacher has towards the pastoral care of their students, using real-world examples to highlight the need for psychological awareness in the teaching
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Motivation, Progress, Aims and Outcomes
How do we best motivate our students, especially when they are confronted with distraction and disappointment? What do we do when our students don’t make the progress expected of them? And what are our aims, and what truly constitutes a successful outcome? This class explores the ways in which teachers can best provide support throughout
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21st Century Pedagogy
Teaching is a key component of most musicians’ professional lives. But it comes with great responsibilities; as much as a good teacher will bring untold joy and inspiration to their students, a bad one can cause life-long psychological harm. This set of classes explores the myriad of skills and sensibilities that a teacher requires. By
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