A Reflective Lens: Music Pedagogical Research to Transform Practice | Page 113

A Reflective Lens:
Music Pedagogical Research to Transform Practice

“I used to think that as a teacher, I merely
need to teach and the students will certainly
develop understanding. I thought that this
was an appropriate way to educate students
in music. I believed in employing just one
pedagogy and not to “corrupt” my teaching
by blending two pedagogies together.
Through the process of pedagogical
research, I have learnt to appreciate the
relevance of various pedagogies. We can use
a mixture of pedagogies to meet the needs
of our students, and I do hope it is not too
late for me in considering new possibilities
as a teacher.
While I still find pedagogical research
challenging, I no longer see it as a mammoth
task. The step-by-step approach to research
which the Research Consultant brought us
through was valuable in helping me space
out my research. Engaging in research
methodology such as coding an interview
was new and refreshing learning. The APRF
journey over the course of the year has
provided me good professional learning and
I would consider doing this again.”

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