A Study on the Influence of Heuristic Teaching Method in Piano Education
Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v6i2.3917
Abstract
This research contributes to how heuristic teaching affects piano learning, offering recommendations for method application in future teaching for educators and enhancing performance skills. It further contributes towards providing students with high-quality learning experiences, allowing students to explore areas of interest, which is also an excellent example of an experience-based technique that promotes problem addressing, learning and discovery. The word "Heuristic" is derived from the Greek language that means "to find" or "to discover". Professor Henry Edward Armstrong of Imperial College London was a staunch supporter of the heuristic method of teaching. This research includes a background, literature review, research methodology, analysis of data collection, and a conclusion. The preliminary observation shows that the heuristic method can enhance students' learning motivation and improve their ability to interpret music, thereby guiding the improvement and optimization of piano teaching methods.
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music education; heuristic teaching; student interest
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