Are adult learners notoriously difficult to teach?
Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 15:48
Hi Guys....
"Adults are notoriously difficult to teach piano" .... was a phrase used by one of my late piano teachers back in the 70s.
In my 32 years of teaching piano, there are moments when I have thought of that phrase.... but we have to be careful no to offend!
I am in the process of writing a small book about teaching strategies/ adult learners/ comparisons with children learners.... and all the pros and cons about teaching piano at all levels. It also includes various anecdotes, "adult thinking" / adult mindedness.... an delves deep into the psychological profiles of some past and present (un-named) adult learners. If anyone wants a copy when it's finished, let me know. It will hopefully unfold a new meaning to "who is the expert?" .... the teacher or pupil??
thanks
Colin
"Adults are notoriously difficult to teach piano" .... was a phrase used by one of my late piano teachers back in the 70s.
In my 32 years of teaching piano, there are moments when I have thought of that phrase.... but we have to be careful no to offend!
I am in the process of writing a small book about teaching strategies/ adult learners/ comparisons with children learners.... and all the pros and cons about teaching piano at all levels. It also includes various anecdotes, "adult thinking" / adult mindedness.... an delves deep into the psychological profiles of some past and present (un-named) adult learners. If anyone wants a copy when it's finished, let me know. It will hopefully unfold a new meaning to "who is the expert?" .... the teacher or pupil??
thanks
Colin