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STRG3012: Pedagogy Strings 1
2025 unit information
This unit of study offers an introduction to the basic principles of teaching and learning bowed instruments. Topics covered include the principles of movement, posture and set-up, bow hold, bow strokes, left hand development and coordination, psychology and motivation, and curriculum. The emphasis is on pedagogical practice and method and the development of foundational instrumental and interpretative skills. Students are expected to research some main teaching methods, literature and pedagogical repertoire relevant to topics covered.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Performance |
| Credit points | 3 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the major foundational musical, developmental and technical principles relevant to their instrument
- LO2. demonstrate some theoretical and practical ability to develop a coherent teaching methodology based on principles of proximate development and balance, and know how to apply such foundational pedagogical knowledge in practice
- LO3. develop the framework of a useful resource base for their own teaching practice
- LO4. demonstrate abilities and attitudes promoting life-long learning and ongoing pedagogical development through critical engagement with pedagogical literature, careful observation of practice and consistent clear reflection.
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Semester 1 2025
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