

How to Help Students Remember More From Each Lesson
Mar 2, 2025
Discover strategies to enhance student retention in music lessons and bridge the gap between practice and performance. Explore findings from a study showcasing effective learning approaches that boost recall. Learn about the benefits of collaborative teaching and peer feedback, which can transform the learning environment. Plus, get insights into an upcoming online class designed to tackle performance anxiety and improve essential skills for musicians.
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Teaching Expectancy Enhances Recall
- Students who expect to teach material recall it better than those who expect only to be tested.
- Expecting to teach induces deeper processing and organization of information for better learning.
Teaching Motivates Deeper Learning
- Knowing you'll teach a skill motivates deeper understanding and mental organization.
- This sets a higher bar for mastery than just preparing to perform or get through a skill.
Peer Teaching Boosts Learning
- Oberlin Conservatory violin students teach each other in small groups without a teacher present.
- This peer teaching enhances their learning and builds a supportive studio culture.