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Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC305

MUSIC EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Course Code
ECC305
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Discuss the importance and purpose of using music in basic education.
  2. Organize activities appropriate to the child's developmental level and musical skills.
  3. Develop the child's sense of rhythm, sense of hearing, musical knowledge and desire.
  4. Make musical productions.
  5. Make music studies with Orff instruments.
  6. Integrate music education into their own education program.
  7. Design, produce, develop and make materials for the acquisition targeted within the scope of music lesson.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe origins of music; the relationship between music and culture, the importance of music in early childhood, the relationship between music and education; music development and musical skills according to age; the use of music in achieving the goals in the preschool education program and repertoire creation; children's songs and analysis, criteria to be considered in the selection of children's songs; music education approaches and techniques used in preschool; the creation of educational environment and equipment related to music education in preschool education institutions; spiral education model integrated with music activities.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and course description
2nd Week Types of music
3rd Week Development of music
4th Week Voice and breath studies
5th Week Rhythm studies
6th Week Notes and music signs
7th Week Speed and volume concepts
8th Week Music and play
9th Week Midterm
10th Week Let's meet the instruments
11th Week ORFF approach and instruments
12th Week Producing instruments from waste materials
13th Week Musical vocalizations of children's books
14th Week Let's get to know the composers
Recommended or Required ReadingErol, O. (2016). Müzikolaj. Ankara:Eğiten Kitap Yayınları.
Kendin Yap Kendin Çal. (2015). Ankara:Eğiten Kitap Yayınları.
Şarkı Söyle, Dans Et. (2015). Ankara:Eğiten Kitap Yayınları.
Karamela Sepeti. (2015). Ankara:Eğiten Kitap.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Practice 1 50
Other 1 30
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 12 24
Workshop 1 10 10
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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