A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY ON ENHANCING PIANO TEACHING STRATEGY IN CHINESE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

In China, a basic piano course is crucial in higher vocational art education, and its successful implementation relies heavily on a practical teaching model. The transmission-adoption teaching model is commonly used in Chinese higher education. This teacher-centered approach emphasizes the one-way transmission of knowledge, lacks interactivity and flexibility, and is difficult to meet students' individual needs. The study employed a qualitative research approach, utilizing document research, participant observation, and in-depth interviews. Participants included nine second-year students from Lanzhou Vocational and Technical College and three experienced piano teachers. The study found the following optimization strategies: optimizing the learning environment to enhance students’ learning outcomes significantly, focusing on emotional engagement in learning to improve the effectiveness of the piano, assisting students with academic readiness before the basic piano course to reduce barriers to learning; and better meeting students’ needs through adjusting class format that combines group and small group classes. The above study provides specific guidance for optimizing teaching practice in higher vocational piano education and provides support and practical reference for future higher vocational piano teaching models.