Course Descriptions

ED 156 - Music And Movement For Young Children

• Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ED 110 Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100

Principles and practices in planning, implementation and assessment of appropriate music and creative movement experiences in early childhood settings. Students will experience diverse activities that are appropriate for young children. Individual and as a group, the students will then develop appropriate activities and experiences for young children. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 156, the student will be able to:

• Explain the relationship between young childrens characteristics (developmental, individual, and cultural) and their ability to express themselves through music and movement.
• Identify what constitutes an appropriate music/movement program for young children ages birth through age eight.
• Explain the elements of music and movement as they apply to young children.
• Demonstrate a repertoire of songs, music, and movement activities appropriate for young children ages birth through age eight.
• Plan, implement, assess, and document music and movement experiences with young children.
• Lead a group music/movement experience with children ages 3-8.
• Play a simple instrument (e.g. autoharp, ukulele or guitar) to accompany singing and other music and movement activities with children.
• Describe ways to integrate music from diverse cultures into an early childhood program.