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Polyphony: group teaching, busy schedules and phrasing.(Professional Resources)

American Music Teacher

| August 01, 2006 | Magrath, Jane | COPYRIGHT 2006 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Q: What are some various aspects of lessons that can be successfully mastered in a group teaching setting and how?

A: Group teaching can provide situations for students to reap wide-ranging benefits through peer learning and can facilitate teacher opportunities for review, reinforcement, presentation of new concepts and other aspects of teaching. Group lessons provide an opportunity for students to assess their own progress in relation to their peer group and in relation to others with similar interests and commitments. Students in a group often learn much from their peers. Since students in today's society are keenly interested in what their peers are doing, a ...

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