Ages and stages: is that the same child I taught last year? The college student - Pedagogy Saturday VI

American Music Teacher, Oct-Nov, 2002

As teachers of these students, we need to make sure we are not chasing after them, but instead helping them to create their own focused center. In our teaching, we must make sure we are not swept up by their emotions, but instead present an example of control. They will continue to have highs and lows because of the constant flow of new stimuli they are receiving.

This was a very thought-provoking and interesting presentation for me to attend. It offered teachers understanding and guidance for addressing the college student.

Rachel Fritz graduated in May 2002 with an M.M. in piano pedagogy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and will begin a doctorate in the near future. She has a private piano studio in Lincoln.