This also transfers to giving feedback in rehearsal . It is important that teachers give detailed , constructive and informative feedback so students understand what they need to do to improve ( Boyle and Radocy , 1987 ). Feedback can be given through grades , rankings , written comments , verbally , and by peers . It is also very important to account for the emotional impact of the feedback and to make sure that it is delivered in a supportive and encouraging tone so that students can feel optimistic about how they are to approach the challenges they face ( Mitchell , 2012 ).
Once students understand the elements of the learning process , they can be shown that it is a cycle of learning . We start with a goal and once we achieve it we must assess how we did . Next , we receive feedback and / or reflect on the evaluation and set new goals . If students can see that a grade is just a snapshot of the larger picture and the larger picture is constantly evolving , it may reframe the way they see assessment and cause them to embrace the process with a new , better perspective . “ The ultimate goal of music teachers is to prepare students to become self-directed in their learning … ( which ) is nothing more than setting into motion a plan for success ” ( Troyka , 2004 , pg . 25 ).
This article is from a power point presentation Rebecca created for a class through Kent State University .
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Rebecca is the 5-8 band director , 6-8 choral director and jazz band director at Reeds Brook Middle School , RSU22 in Hampden , Maine .