Foundational Pedagogy Course Discussion Group – Week 1

led by Dr. Rebecca Pennington

This Course presents basic teaching principles along with the theories of learning that support them.

Wednesdays • 11:00 AM EDT | June 24 • July 1 • July 8
In Person • Hybrid • Live Online

The New School for Music Study
4543 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

• June 24, 2026: Strategies for Effective Teaching and Learning (Modules 1 and 2)
• July 1, 2026: Communication and Motivation (Module 3)
• July 8, 2026: Curriculum and Lesson Planning (Module 4)

Each sixty-minute session will explore foundational aspects of pedagogy and provide a supportive space to share ideas and experiences. Participants will develop practical strategies that can be implemented right away in the studio for a variety of students.

In the first session, Strategies for Effective Teaching and Learning, we’ll discuss principles that promote student engagement and understanding through effective questioning and independent learning strategies. The second session, Communication and Motivation, will bring motivation theories to the studio, incorporating research in practical ways to increase student attention and engagement. The final session, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, will focus on short- and long-term goals, sequencing, and skill development.

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