Shifting Gears: Moving Towards a Learner Centered Ensemble (30 Minutes)

Course Description

Active participation, student agency, and increased creativity are all things you will find in a learner-centered ensemble. In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for incorporating learner-centered practices into your ensemble. As the teacher’s role shifts to that of a facilitator, students can take ownership over the music-making process, allowing their learning to become more relevant and longer-lasting. When this shift in roles is done intentionally, teachers and students work together to create experiences that are more meaningful for everyone.

Course Objectives

During the workshop, you will: 1. Understand the importance of a learner-centered classroom. 2. Learn to view ensembles in a new and different way. 3. Discover new ways to select repertoire based around students needs and wants.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: 1. Ask your students questions by leaving space in your classroom instruction to do so. 2. Include students in goal setting at the beginning of the school year by having open dialogue with them and asking questions. 3. Allow students to run rehearsals by offering them musical suggestions and letting them make musical decisions.

Requirements for Completion

To complete this workshop, you will: 1. Complete 1 workshop. 2. Take 1 short, multiple-choice quiz.