The effects of musical feedback training on metacognition and self-directed learning

• Published in: Frontiers in human neuroscience Vol. 17; p. 1304929
• Main Authors: Li, Wen, Manoharan, Pravina, Cui, Xuerong, Liu, Fen, Liu, Ke, Dai, Lu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Research Foundation 18.12.2023; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: Cognition & reasoning; Distance learning; Feedback; Learning; Metacognition; metacognitive learning; musical feedback training; Musicians & conductors; Neuroscience; pre-service teachers; Problem solving; self-directed learning; self-directed learning; metacognitive learning; musical feedback training; pre-service teachers; metacognition
• ISSN: 1662-5161; 1662-5161
• DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1304929

Metacognition and self-directed learning are key components in educational research, recognized for their potential to enhance learning efficiency and problem-solving skills. This study explores the effects of musical feedback training on these competencies. The study involved 84 preservice teachers aged 18 to 21. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which received musical feedback training, or a control group. The findings indicate that musical feedback training effectively improved metacognitive abilities. However, its impact on the readiness for self-directed learning was inconclusive. A notable difference in metacognition and self-directed learning readiness was observed between the experimental and control groups during the session, indicating a significant interaction effect. Furthermore, a positive correlation was identified between metacognition and self-directed learning. These results contribute to educational discourse by providing empirical evidence on the utility of musical feedback training in fostering metacognition. They also highlight the importance of consistent and long-term engagement in self-directed learning practices. The significance of these findings advocates for incorporating music feedback training into music education curricula to enhance metacognition and improve overall learning efficiency.