Opus (Dec 2008)
A aplicação da teoria da aprendizagem significativa de Ausubel na prática improvisatória
Abstract
This article deals with the application of D. P. Ausubel’s Theory of Meaningful Learning in the musical teaching processes, mainly in the improvisational practice. It is sub- divided into three parts: the first one analyses various teaching approaches, especially the traditional and the constructivist; the second one specifically deals with the theory; the third one refers to some theoretical concepts that can be applied in the improvisational practice. Part of the narrative was taken from the Master of Arts dissertation The importance of the teaching of musical improvisation in the interpreter’s development (Institute of Arts – São Paulo State University). In addition to D. P. Ausubel, this study also relied on works by other scholars, among them Vera Jardim, Liliana Bollos, Maria da Graça N. Mizukami and Gilles Deleuze. The use of this theory represents an excellent opportunity of interaction between the musical theory and practice, making use of cognitive processes already in use in the field of education but not so valued by musical education, particularly in matters of musical improvisation teaching.
