YSA LESSON OBSERVATION GUIDELINES
Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons. Observing your child's singing lessons can be a great way to support their learning and growth. As a parent, it's important to follow these guidelines when observing the lesson:
(1) Look for joy in learning: One of the most important things to observe during your child's singing lesson is their level of engagement and enjoyment or as we call it, “keeping the love alive”. Learning should be a joyful experience, and if your child is enjoying their lessons, they are more likely to continue with them long-term.
(2) Respect independence: Encourage your child's independence and allow them to take ownership of their learning. Let your child work things out with their teacher and find their own solutions to challenges. Avoid the temptation to intervene or direct their behavior during the lesson.
(3) Show respect: As a parent observing the lesson, it's important to show respect to both the teacher and the other students. Refrain from interacting with the students or teacher during the lesson, and avoid making unnecessary noise or movements that could be distracting.
(4) Build trust: Show your child that you trust their teacher's expertise by allowing them to guide the lesson and make decisions that will benefit your child's learning. Trust in your child's teacher and their methods is essential for successful learning.
(5) Encourage concentration: Help your child to concentrate during their lesson by modeling positive behavior. Stay seated and refrain from unnecessary distractions or interruptions. Your child will take cues from you, so be sure to show them that you value their learning and are fully engaged in the lesson.
If you have any questions or comments after the observation, it's important to send a message to your teacher or schedule a conference with the director rather than discussing it with your child in front of other students or parents. This will allow you to address any concerns in a respectful and constructive way that benefits your child's learning.
(1) Look for joy in learning: One of the most important things to observe during your child's singing lesson is their level of engagement and enjoyment or as we call it, “keeping the love alive”. Learning should be a joyful experience, and if your child is enjoying their lessons, they are more likely to continue with them long-term.
(2) Respect independence: Encourage your child's independence and allow them to take ownership of their learning. Let your child work things out with their teacher and find their own solutions to challenges. Avoid the temptation to intervene or direct their behavior during the lesson.
(3) Show respect: As a parent observing the lesson, it's important to show respect to both the teacher and the other students. Refrain from interacting with the students or teacher during the lesson, and avoid making unnecessary noise or movements that could be distracting.
(4) Build trust: Show your child that you trust their teacher's expertise by allowing them to guide the lesson and make decisions that will benefit your child's learning. Trust in your child's teacher and their methods is essential for successful learning.
(5) Encourage concentration: Help your child to concentrate during their lesson by modeling positive behavior. Stay seated and refrain from unnecessary distractions or interruptions. Your child will take cues from you, so be sure to show them that you value their learning and are fully engaged in the lesson.
If you have any questions or comments after the observation, it's important to send a message to your teacher or schedule a conference with the director rather than discussing it with your child in front of other students or parents. This will allow you to address any concerns in a respectful and constructive way that benefits your child's learning.
