How to
end a lesson.
The end
of a lesson is a chance not only to consolidate what has been learned, but to also
to extend knowledge. Sometimes we need
to use the skills we already have. Think
of it like reading – yes, your reading skills are probably pretty advanced, but
you don’t always sit down to tackle Tolstoy.
What I’m saying, is that sometimes it’s just fun to play a piece for
fun.
The end
of a group lesson is usually when I’ll work on ensemble pieces. This is a real advantage to teaching groups. Ensemble playing is a skill and it is
something you can teach.
The end
of a 1-1 lesson is where we’ll run the piece, or section of the piece in its
entirety. This puts the section into
context. We might also play duets.
This is
also the time to set homework for the week.
In a group lesson I’ll write down the homework on a whiteboard so the
students can copy it into their notebooks.
In a 1-1 lesson if it’s a younger student I’ll write the homework down
for them while they clean their flute.
Senior students can take responsibility for that themselves.
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