MUSIC EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Music is a core subject in the preschool curriculum, helping children develop their cognitive, emotional and social skills. In most kindergartens, music lessons are taught by a music teacher and supported by the class teacher. However, music teaching departments do not offer any courses in pre-school music teaching, and many pre-school teachers do not have the necessary background and skills to support music education in their classrooms. This course aims to provide pre-school teachers with knowledge about why music education is important for young children, how to use various teaching methods and materials to make music lessons engaging and effective, and how to assist the music teacher during lessons.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course will introduce students to various teaching methods for preschool music education and how to adapt them to children with diverse cultural backgrounds and special needs. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the objectives and content of a preschool music class, acquire basic musical skills and knowledge to assist the music teacher, and facilitate musical activities in and out of the classroom.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of music.
Explains the place and importance of music in the child's life.
Summarizes the effect of music on the child's development in different areas.
Gives an example of different musical activities.
Plans music activities for children.
Designs materials that can be used in music activities for children.
Produces music activities for children.

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	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Burton, S. L., & Taggart, C. C. (Eds.). (2011). Learning from young children: Research in early childhood music. R&L Education.
Abril, C. R., & Gault, B. M. (Eds.). (2016). Teaching general music: Approaches, issues, and viewpoints. Oxford University Press.
Scott, S. J. (2017). Music education for children with autism spectrum disorder: A resource for teachers. Oxford University Press.
Ryan, C. (2009). Building strong music programs: A handbook for preservice and novice music teachers. R&L Education.
Young, P. G. (2010). Enhancing the professional practice of music teachers: 101 tips that principals want music teachers to know and do. R & L Education.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					4

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	8	1	8
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	1	4
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	1	4
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	4	1	4
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	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	52