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Sydnee Goode

Dr. Conley

MUED 3351

26 October 2021

Solo Peer Teaching Reflection #4

Last week, I taught Bella and Devin an example from the string methods book titled

Essential Elements. Bella, Devin, and I were all placed into a group, so the three of us taught

each other. We found out who we were teaching in class and we figured out what we wanted to

play as we were teaching each other, so I did not have enough time to create a true lesson plan.

For the sake of continuity, I taught the example after Bella’s so there would be a clear similarity

in the techniques used.

Before I began teaching, I modeled proper set up and posture and established a safe and

inviting learning environment. I showed both of my students how to hold a cello and the proper

bow hold for a cello bow. This did not necessarily benefit Devin since he was playing the string

bass, but I think it was still important that he understood the proper set up for future reference.

The example that I chose from the back was #89 (“Bile ‘Em Cabbage Down”). This example

was very easy since the only notes that had to be played were in the D major pentascale. With

that being said, the students and I decided to sight-read the example because of its lack of

difficulty and the students’ musicianship. After playing it for the first time, we discussed the

mistakes that were made and the ways we could make them better. We also went over the proper

bowing that was indicated in the example. After our discussion, we played the example again

before Devin taught us.

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Honestly, I think having my students sight-read the example before discussing anything

made them more engaged and actively listen. Actively listening to the music you create is

important because you will learn how to listen for errors and small details. In another lesson, I

would find a more challenging example for my students to perform. In addition to that, I would

review the fingerings and notes for string bass before teaching an actual ensemble. Overall, I

learned that my teaching is very short and efficient.