The constructed voice: a socio-cultural approach to teaching and learning singing

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The present research study begins addressing the lack of empirical and systematic research on how students develop singing skills in an environment that is not the traditional one-to-one learning model. This study provides a conceptual explanation of how students learn singing in a socio-cultural environment by connecting theoretical and methodological considerations to the design of the teaching environment. Socio-cultural theories were incorporated into the design of a singing class environment that encouraged self-regulated learners who learn from social interaction with each other. The study also documents what kinds of strategies students develop as they try and understand the complex act of singing. It provides evidence supporting the theory that students benefit from the type of environment a socio-cultural approach provides. This includes peer interaction, reflection, introduction of scientific concepts concerning the voice and a philosophy of co-construction of learning with t

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