Özet:

This study is aimed at revealing learning strategies used by students studying in Turkish Music conservatories while learning and practicing cello. This is a descriptive study performed through qualitative research method. The study group (n:9) was selected through maximum variation sampling, which is a purposeful sampling strategy. The study group was divided into three groups according to the levels of playing the cello, beginning, middle and advanced. The level of cello playing of the students were determined according to their class level and average passing grade. Evaluations were made both for students individually and as for each group basis. Literature review and interview methods were used as a data collection technique in the study. The data were obtained via a semi structured interview form prepared by the researcher. The interviews held were subject to content analysis by using ATLAS.ti8 software. As a result of the study, it was revealed that cello students use all of their cognitive, affective and support strategies in their learning process. It was found out that the strategies most commonly coded and used include ‘repeating’ as a cognitive strategy, ‘managing’ as a metacognitive strategy and ‘internal strategies’ as support strategies. Beginner level students most commonly used support strategies while intermediate and advanced level students most commonly used cognitive and metacognitive strategies. It was concluded that intermediate level cello students constitute the group which most frequently referred to all categories of strategies other than support strategies and used the highest variety of strategies.

Anahtar Kelimeler: