Date of Award
Spring 2023
Document Type
Project Open Access
Department
Music
First Advisor
Roxanne Dixon
Second Advisor
Rachel Cornacchio
Abstract
There is a wealth of information about critical thinking and metacognition in the context of general education, yet there are still relatively few research studies and articles written about metacognition and critical thinking in the context of secondary performing ensembles. Teaching for metacognition and critical thinking can lead students toward independent musicianship as they learn to transfer knowledge to new learning contexts. This paper will provide a brief summary of the literature about metacognition in general education, and as it applies specifically to the music context. It will examine strategies directors can use which will promote metacognitive and critical thinking in the context of secondary performing ensembles including: intentional questioning, modeling thought processes, musical decision-making, recording, cognitive dissonance, warmups, audiation, critical listening, collective metacognition, reflection forms, and goal setting. Music educators can also benefit from the practice of personal reflection about their own teaching.
Recommended Citation
Ely, Carrie, "Integrating Metacognition and Critical Thinking into Upper School Performing Ensembles--Developing Independent Musicians: A Review of the Literature" (2023). Conducting Student Scholarship. 134.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/conduct_st/134
Comments
Created in: MUED 680: Music Education Capstone