Master research by Tine Stolte
Within the course Music at the Prince Claus Conservatoire a team of instrumental and vocal methodology teachers is responsible for teaching future instrumental/vocal teachers. So far these methodology teachers have not received specific training. Within the framework of a master study Tine Stolte, responsible as core teacher for the Teacher Training Programme in the course Music of the Prince Claus Conservatoire, has done research into the competences these methodology teachers need and what this means for their professional development.
The key question of the research is: which competences do methodology teachers need in order to facilitate the learning of future instrumental and vocal teachers?
The research consists of a literature study and action research. The action research is conducted by a team of methodology teachers who look for answers to the key question by researching the implementation of a new module in the Teacher Training Programme.
The findings of the research show that facilitation of learning is closely connected to the setup of the learning environment of the student. In addition, connecting with the personal motivation of the student and stimulating autonomy and reflection are important. Findings are focused furthermore on themes such as: characteristics of diversity of conservatoire students; collaborating teachers and students and prerequisites for the professional development of methodology teachers. Recommendations are aimed at the setup of the learning environment of both conservatoire student and teacher.
Final results of the research will be presented on 8 April 2011 in a dissemination seminar for methodology teachers.
During this seminar work of the INVITE group (International Network for Vocal and Instrumental Teacher Education) will be presented as well. This international working group has looked into the training of instrumental teachers for the past three years within the framework of an AEC Polifonia project, which has resulted in a handbook titled Instrumental Vocal Teacher Education. Tine Stolte is part of the working group and her research is an addition to the work the INVITE group has done.
You can download the Handbook here:
AEC Handbook - Instrumental Vocal Teacher Education - European perspectives
The first findings of the research were presented within the framework of the AEC INVITE conference: "The Education of Instrumental and Vocal Teachers – Developing Professional Competences" which was held in Dublin in April 2010 and at the conference of the Cultuurnetwerk Nederland, "Onderzoek in cultuureducatie" (Research in Culture Education, June 2010 in Nijmegen.
You can download the conference report here:
Conference report - The education of instrumental and vocal teachers in Europe
Presentation
Presentation Tine Stolte INVITE conference Dublin April 2010