Parental involvement in children's piano learning : parent-child interaction and teacher-parent communication
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This dissertation consists of three projects that were designed to investigate parent-child interaction and teacher-parent communication about children's piano learning. In the first project, I reviewed the literature on the theoretical frameworks, methods, and influential factors in parental involvement and teacher, parent, and child interactions in music learning. The second investigation is a qualitative descriptive study of the characteristics, intended results, and children's perspectives of Chinese parents' interaction with their children about piano learning. Emergent themes included (a) multifaceted motivational strategies aimed at consistency in piano learning, (b) verbal and non-verbal guidance about piano learning, (c) preferring supportive over critical parental interactions, (d) well-rounded education, and (e) self-driven or parent-influenced motivation. The third project investigated piano teachers' perspectives, barriers, and strategies in communication with their students' parents. Results indicate that most participants are open and positive towards the various expectations of parents, and perceive that parental involvement benefits the piano learning of young children. The main communication barriers are the lack of time participants have to communicate with parents and the unrealistic expectations of the parents. The strategies include reporting to parents about piano lessons, encouraging parental involvement, and encouraging a home music environment change according to age level. Taken together, results from these projects indicate that parents should (a) be positive and encourage the students, (b) cooperate with teachers, and (c) align expectations with teachers before classes. Piano teachers should (a) adapt involvement strategies as students age, (b) maintain open communication channels, (c) align expectations with parents before classes, and (d) be flexible in communication with parents.
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