Practice Path of College Students' Piano Teaching from the Perspective of Quality Education

Shengping Li

doi:10.70088/wgq27612

Authors

Shengping Li Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/wgq27612

Keywords:

quality-oriented education, college piano teaching, aesthetic education, competency-based learning, holistic student development, music pedagogy

Abstract

Quality-oriented education has become a core guiding principle for higher education in the new era, emphasizing aesthetic cultivation, cultural immersion, and the comprehensive development of students’ aesthetic literacy, humanistic spirit, innovative capabilities, and sound personality. As a central component of university art education and aesthetic practice, piano teaching plays an irreplaceable role in enhancing students’ musical competence, refining moral character, strengthening psychological resilience, and fostering creative thinking. Nevertheless, current piano pedagogy in many institutions still suffers from an overemphasis on technical proficiency at the expense of holistic development, privileging mechanical skill over aesthetic appreciation, uniform training models over individual differentiation, and abstract theoretical instruction over meaningful practical application. These tendencies deviate from the fundamental connotations of quality-oriented education. Grounded in its core concepts, this study systematically analyzes the educational value, developmental functions, and practical dilemmas of piano teaching for college students. On this basis, it explores practice-oriented pedagogical paths that integrate aesthetic education, competency-based learning, and student-centered instruction. The article further advocates a transformation of piano education from a model focused primarily on “skill transmission” toward one oriented to “comprehensive competency cultivation,” thereby promoting students’ all-round development in musical literacy, emotional expression, value formation, and innovative practice within the broader framework of quality education.

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