ÇOCUK VE MÜZİK PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP156	ÇOCUK VE MÜZİK	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÖZGE ÜNSEVER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand the effects of music education on children's cognitive, language, social-emotional, and psychomotor development, and to plan and implement music activities appropriate for the preschool period.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers an introduction to music education, the impact of music education on developmental areas, environmental design in preschool music education, the Orff, Dalcroze, and Kodaly approaches, rhythm and creative movement studies, voice and song teaching, and the planning and application of preschool music activities.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the basic concepts of music education and its place in preschool education.
It explains the effects of music education on children's cognitive and language development.
It analyzes the contributions of music education to social-emotional and psychomotor development.
It organizes a suitable learning environment for music education in the preschool period.
It explains and compares the basic characteristics of the Orff, Dalcroze, and Kodaly approaches.
It applies rhythm activities in a way that is appropriate to children's developmental characteristics.
It plans creative movement and dance activities by relating them to music activities.
It applies breathing exercises, voice and song teaching activities with correct techniques.
It plans and implements music activities for the preschool period.
It evaluates different music activities in terms of children's developmental areas.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Music Education	Lecture Method / Expository Method
2	Reading	The Impact of Music Education on Cognitive and Language Development	Lecture Method / Expository Method
3	Reading	The Impact of Music Education on Social-Emotional and Psychomotor Development	Lecture Method / Expository Method
4	Reading	Environmental Arrangement in Preschool Music Education	Lecture Method / Expository Method
5	Reading	The Orff Approach in Music Education	Lecture Method / Expository Method
6	Reading	The Dalcroze Approach in Music Education	Lecture Method / Expository Method
7	Reading	Kodaly Approach in Music Education	Lecture Method / Expository Method
8	Reading	Rhythm Studies	Lecture Method / Expository Method
9	Reading	Creative Movement and Dance Studies	Lecture Method / Expository Method
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Breathing Exercises, Song Instruction, and Vocal Training	Lecture Method / Expository Method
12	Reading	Planning Music Activities in Preschool Education	Lecture Method / Expository Method
13	Reading	Sample Rhythm Exercise Activities	Lecture Method / Expository Method
14	Reading	Examples of Orff Activities	Lecture Method / Expository Method
15	Reading	Yaratıcı Hareket Etkinlikleri	Lecture Method / Expository Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Artan, İ. (2018). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Müzik Eğitimi. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık
Sarrazin, N. (2016). Music and the Child. Open SUNY Textbooks.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC1: Explains legal regulations and procedures related to child development.			2
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC3: By monitoring current national and international developments in their field from diverse sources, they make assessments regarding professional practices.				3
2	PC4: Explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and risk factors related to occupational health and safety.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC5: Collaborate by communicating effectively with families and the community.				3
2	PC6: Select and effectively use tools, equipment, and technologies used in professional practices in a manner appropriate to their purposes.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC7: Considering the developmental characteristics of children aged 0-6 in preschool and special education, it plans and implements an appropriate educational program for the child.					4
2	PC8: Identifies potential problems related to their profession and conducts the necessary research to address them.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC9: Analyzes problems related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC10: Develops solutions while observing professional and ethical values.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC11: They serve as a role model for society through their appearance, demeanor, attitude, and behavior.				3
2	PC12: Can work in collaboration with other disciplines.					4
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC14: Follows developments in the professional field by using a foreign language.			2
2	PC15: Demonstrates an open attitude towards learning related to lifelong personal and professional development.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	10	2	20
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	71