Qualities of an Effective Orff Schulwerk Teacher: Qualitative Analysis of Participants Feedback

Abstract

Qualities of an Effective Orff Schulwerk Teacher: Analysis of Participants Feedback

Abstract

Orff Schulwerk is a music education approach based on ideas developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, in which elements of music, movement, and speech are utilized together, allowing individuals to develop their creative potential in group activities. It is music education for non-professionals. An effective Orff Schulwerk teacher may help students to improve not only musically, but also as creative, artistic, sensitive, self-aware persons. The research presented herein is designed to determine the qualities of an effective Orff Schulwerk teacher. In this research, which uses descriptive survey model, data on individuals’ perceptions were collected and analyzed. The participants of this study are adults (n= 180) who participated in Orff Schulwerk courses in Turkey. Following the content analysis, a total of 865 items and three main categories that Orff Schulwerk teachers should possess were determined. The categories include the personal, the pedagogic, and the artistic qualities were discussed in line with the opinions of Carl Orff, his colleagues, and specialists working in the field.

Keywords

• music education
• Orff-Schulwerk
• Elemental music
• Music teacher

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