Owing to large numbers of students studying at university, the usual learning approach is lectures. However, in some cases whole group work is enriched with more individualised learning approaches by creating opportunities for small group work. More and more, especially in early years teacher training, a range of teacher-led and student-led opportunities is used. In this cases, the usual lecture turns into a workshop of practical issues around music education. During weekly lessons, specific examples are given of microteaching in order to gain an insight into skills needed in order to teach. Apart from the use of lectures, students have independent tutorials with their lecturers and visits to educational establishments to observe actual practice and teaching approaches. ICT is used more frequently:

•  to support the development of the student as a musician;
• as a teaching tool;
• as a tool for pupils to develop their musical skills.