An International Conversation On Online Teaching and Learning of Irish Traditional Music (Students)

Description of Research
 

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented shift in the way we teach and learn Irish traditional music. As a forward-thinking organisation, Comhaltas invites students to reflect on the ways we have adapted to incorporate technology into the transmission of traditional Irish music in the past eighteen months. This survey takes 15 mins (approx.) to complete. The results will be used to identify what aspects of online classes (if any) were effective and to establish the current needs of teachers and students. This research can help us to meet the opportunities and challenges facing us in the coming years. All ideas are welcome. Your input will inspire new projects and inform future approaches to building resources for online and in-person classes.

Your input is essential in planning for the future of traditional music learning not only in Ireland but worldwide. It is important that the information you provide reflects your views/experience as accurately as possible.
 
 
How the results will be used
 
The results will be used to identify which aspects of online teaching and learning (if any) were effective and to establish the current needs of students of traditional music.  This information will inform future approaches to building structures and resources for online and in-person classes. The results will be published in a research paper and may be used for conference presentations.
 
Confidentiality

The information that you provide will remain anonymous. At the end of the survey you will be asked if you would like to be part of a follow up interview. We will require contact details if you wish to take part in an interview.
 
Time Involvement

This survey can be completed in fifteen minutes. A follow up interview which you may or may not choose to attend will take thirty minutes of your time.

Read the statements/questions carefully
Check appropriate responses

There are five sections:
1. Introduction
2. In Person Classes
3. Online Classes
4. Pre-recorded lessons
5. Personal Reflection

Thank you for the time you have taken to complete this survey