Building effective teaching strategies: The impact of differentiation and collaboration in music and dance teachers’ education

This article explores innovative teaching strategies, focusing on the impact of differentiation and collaboration in the education of music and dance teachers. Methods: literature analysis, observation, open questionnaires, and descriptive experiments. Pedagogical technologies facilitate the communication of lecture material, acting almost as an extension of human perception, thus supporting a differentiated teaching environment. Throughout the 2021/2022 academic year, 24 students participated in activities designed to foster individual learning processes, social cohesion, and mutual respect. This research highlights the effectiveness of employing a variety of activities, providing choices in work forms, and incorporating regular reflection and self-evaluation in each lecture. The results confirmed that reciprocal collaboration and the unity of theory and practice resonate with students, promote an individualised approach, and encourage the freedom of choice in learning tasks. These findings underscore the importance of tailored teaching strategies that cater to the unique needs of future music and dance educators.