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 Re: If you haven't had lessons yet....don't wait.
Author: Danny Boy 
Date:   2010-10-16 21:29

"In group lessons, they have to cater to the lowest common denominator"

Of course they do - the teacher also has to cater to the middle level student, and the higher ability student. It is not the case that group lessons have to be aimed only at the level of the student with the lowest ability in the group - what is true is that lots and lots of teachers have not been trained in how to teach in a group environment.

Think of the masterclass environment. I for one often learn more from watching others play in the class than from playing myself. This approach can be used in group tuition. Differentiation between pupils is vital - as is self assessment and peer assessment. Using a higher level student to coach another helps both.

Yes - eventually the ideal scenario is to have everyone in individual lessons, but the idea that group lessons are a waste of time is wrong as far as I'm concerned.
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