SURVEYING ON THE CURRENT SITUATION OF PIANO COURSES AT HENAN PROVINCE ELDERLY UNIVERSITY, HENAN PROVINCE, THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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Zhao Xiyu
Zhang Yuxin

Abstract

The research purpose was to survey on the current situation of piano courses at Henan province elderly university, Henan province, the people’s republic of China. The research methodology was qualitative research. The research tools were the interview form and observation form. Key informants were three piano teachers. The data collected was analyzed by using content analysis method. The research finding was teachers' course designs should fully take into account the physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly, and the content explanations should be easy to understand. Before starting teaching, teachers need to understand the learning foundation and motivation of the elderly. During the teaching process, teachers' teaching methods should take into account the physiological and psychological factors of the elderly, adjust the teaching progress based on their feedback, and actively recognize the progress of the elderly.

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