MUSIC EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY345	MUSIC EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD	5	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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	Lecturer BUSE KERİGAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills related to the kinds of activities and music concepts by improving the sense of rhythm.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition of Music, Objectives, Importance in Education Basic concepts about music Music in Childhood Music Approaches Effect of Music on Child Development Factors Affecting Children's Development of Music Skills Music Techniques Used in Education in Childhood Role and Importance of Educator Media and Instruments Application of Music Activities According to Children's Developmental Characteristics

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 life of children.
Summarizes the effect of music on the different areas of child development
Gives examples of different musical activities.
Plans musical activities for children.
Designs materials to be used in musical activities for children.
Produces musical activities for children.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Introduction of the course, general orientation and introduction to music education	Direct Instruction
2	Literature review	Introduction to Music Education	Direct Instruction
3	Literature review, discussion	Distinguishing sounds, exercises of listening and producing, information on musical notes and solfeggio	Direct Instruction, Discussion
4	Literature review, individual research	Aim and importance of music in childhood	Direct Instruction, Project Based Learning, Q/A
5	Literature review, w eb-based research	Types of musical activities	Direct Instruction, Project Based Learning
6	Literature review, w eb-based research	Types of musical activities and designing a music activity	Direct Instruction, Project Based Learning, Q/A
7	Literature review, group-based research, individual research	Types of musical activities and designing a music activity	Direct Instruction, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, web-based research	Importance and Role of Educator in Music Education	Instruction, Brainstorming, Creative Study Method
10	Literature review, individual research	Childhood musical instruments and songs	Direct Instruction, Project Based Learning
11	Literature review, individual research	Childhood musical instruments and songs	Direct Instruction, Project Based Learning
12	Literature review, individual research	Music for Children with Special Needs	Instruction, Brainstorming, Project Based Learning
13	Group-based research, individual research	Creative Movement and Dance Practices	Project Based Learning, Creative Study Method
14	Literature review, individual research	Application of music with children	Direct Instruction, Q/A Session
15	Visual resources, applications	Making Music Intstruments Upcycled Materials Workshop	Application, Creative Study Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Özgül,İ. (2014). Music Education and Teaching. Ankara:Pegem Academy
Yener,S. (2010). Music Theory Education in Professional Music Education. Ankara: Pegem Academy
Bayraktar,Ö. (2018). 140 Music Activity. İstanbul: Kitapdostu Publications
Artan, İ. (2018). Music Education in Preschool Period. Ankara: Hedef Publishing

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.				3
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.						5
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.						5
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.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
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.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.						5

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.				3

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.						5

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