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ISTANBUL GELİŞİM UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM

MUSIC EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CGY345E MUSIC EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD 5 2 2 2

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the syllabus How music education supports preschool children’s development Discussion & Lecturing
2 Reading course materials The role of the preschool teacher in facilitating music learning Discussion & Lecturing
3 Preparing small percussion instruments prior to the lecture Developing essential musical skills: listening, rhythm, melody, timber, singing, body percussion, small percussion instruments, basic solfège Inclass Activity & Lecturing
4 Listening to various genre of music Exploring diverse musical genres: classical, jazz, rock, pop, rap, and folk music from different cultures Listening activity and discussion
5 Listening to the music composed by Carl Orff on Youtube Music education approaches 1: Orff Schulwerk - a creative and holistic approach that integrates music, movement, speech, and drama Discussion & Lecturing
6 Listening to the music played by Suzuki students on Youtube Music education approaches 2: Suzuki Method - a nurturing and progressive approach that emphasizes listening, imitation, and repetition Discussion & Lecturing
7 Reading the course materials and preparing questions Review and practice of the concepts and skills learned so far Review, Q/A Session
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Listening to the music composed by Zoltán Kodály on Youtube Music education approaches 3: Kodály Approach - a comprehensive and sequential approach that develops musical literacy, ear training, and singing skills Discussion & Lecturing
10 Listening to the music composed by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze on Youtube Music education approaches 4: Dalcroze Approach - a playful and expressive approach that uses music and movement to enhance musical awareness and creativity Discussion & Lecturing
11 Listening to various cultures Multicultural music education - learning about the musical traditions, values, and practices of different cultural groups Discussion & Lecturing
12 Reading course materials Music education for children with diverse needs - adapting music activities and materials to meet the needs of children with physical or mental challenges Discussion & Lecturing
13 Reading course materials Musical parenting: Exploring the role of parents in enhancing preschool children’s musical skills, knowledge and creativity Discussion & Lecturing
14 Reading course materials Designing an age-appropriate curriculum and environment for preschool music education - applying the principles and methods learned in the course to plan effective and engaging music lessons for young children Inclass Activity & Lecturing
15 Reading the course materials and preparing questions Review and practice of the concepts and skills learned in the course Review, Q/A Session
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -