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I.COURSE TITLE: Art/Music for the Young ChildCOURSE NUMBER: 1110CATALOG PREFIX: EDUCII.PREREQUISITE(S): NoneIII.CREDIT HOURS:3LECTURE HOURS: 3LABORATORY HOURS:0OBSERVATION HOURS: 8IV.COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to prepare those in early childhood education with basic music and art activities for the young child. An exploration of music and art instructional methods, learning sequences and teaching strategies will be emphasized. Students will actively participate in music and art activities during class time. Eight hours of classroom observation of young children involved in music and/or art are also required.V.ADOPTED TEXT(S): MUSIC: A WAY OF LIFE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 7th Edition Linda Carol Edwards, Kathleen M. Bayless, Marjorie E. Ramsey Pearson, 2012.978-0-13-265716-7ART AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN8th EditionJill Englebright Fox and Robert SchirrmacherCengage Learning, 2014.ISBN: 978-1-285-43238-0VI.COURSE OBJECTIVES:Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:Plan/implement/evaluate developmentally appropriate music and art activitiesValue the arts and its place in the young child’s lifeUnderstand the creative processIdentify appropriate resources to support the teaching of music and artDemonstrate skill in implementing music/art lessonsLead circle timeCreate a resource notebookIntegrate music and art across the curriculumUse technology to enhance the music/art experiences for young childrenDemonstrate an understanding of the academic standards as they relate to music/artVII.COURSE METHODOLOGY:Classes will consist of lectures, class discussions, small group projects, videos, outside assignments and supplemental materials. Interactive class discussion is encouraged and staying current on reading assignments necessary to be able to actively participate in class discussions.VIII.GRADINGPer the SSCC college catalog:90 – 100 = A80 – 89 = B70 – 79 = C60 – 69 = DBelow 60 = FIX.COURSE OUTLINE:WEEK #1 Introduction to course, review assignments Video: “Learning Can Be Fun” with Ella JenkinsHandout: Early Childhood Music: Past & Present – Historical InfluencesWEEK #2 Handout: Uses of Music in Early Childhood Programs Fingerplays due Handout: Basic Music Terminology/Reading Music/KeyboardWEEK #3 Handout: The Rationale - Children, Teachers, and MusicTEST: Class Discussions/Handouts Video: Music and MovementWEEK #4 Chapter 1 Beginning the Music and Movement Journey Attendance/greeting songs due Chapter 2 Music and Movement for Young Children WEEK #5 Chapter 3 Music and Movement for Children with Special NeedsChapter 4 Music and Movement for Infants and Toddlers Concept songs dueWEEK #6 TEST: Chapters 1-4, class discussions, handouts Chapter 5 Music and Movement for Three-year Olds Chapter 6 Music and Movement for Four-year OldsSeasonal songs dueWEEK #7 Chapter 7 Music and Movement for Kindergarten and Early Primary Multicultural/heritage songs due; observation forms due Chapter 8 Music and Movement: An Interdisciplinary ApproachTransition songs due WEEK #8 TEST: Chapters 5-8, final music presentations due: lesson plans/instrumentsResource Notebooks dueWEEK #9Chapter 1 Understanding CreativityChapter 2 Creative Thinking; lesson plan dueWEEK #10Chapter 3 Creative Experiences; lesson plan dueWEEK #11Chapter 4 Art and the Developing ChildChapter 5 Children’s Artistic Development; Lesson plan due/Test: Chapters 1-4WEEK#12Chapter 6 The Elements of ArtChapter 7 Aesthetics; lesson plan dueWEEK#13Chapter 8 Sensory ExperiencesChapter 9 The Complete Early Childhood Art Program; Lesson plan due/Test: Chapters 5-8WEEK#14 Chapter 10 Child-Centered Art vs. Teacher-Directed Projects; Lesson plan dueChapter 11 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Art; lesson plan dueWEEK#15Chapter 12 Integrating Art Across the Early Childhood Curriculum; Lesson plan dueChapter 13 The Art Center; lesson plan dueWEEK#16Final: Student presentations/projects/final lesson planTest – Chapters 9-13X.OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:None.XI.EVALUATION:At the discretion of the instructor. See recommendations below.MUSIC: Points for student grades to be determined as follows:Fingerplay5 pointsGreeting/attendance song5 points Concept song5 pointsSeasonal song5 pointsTransition song5 pointsMulticultural song5 pointsResource notebook 10 pointsInstrument/song 15 pointsAttendance/participation 20 points Lesson plan with props15 pointsObservation form10 pointsTests 300 pointsFinal Exam 100 pointsTOTAL 500 pointsART: Points to be determined as follows:Lesson plans 20 points each=200 pointsTests 100 points each=300 pointsTOTAL500 pointsXII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:Class attendance and participation are very important. If a student misses 20% of the class sessions (four times), the instructor may officially withdraw the student from the course. Five points will be deducted from the attendance score (see below) for each absence. Please notify the instructor if you are ill and not able to attend (393-3431, ext. #2628). NO FOOD IN CLASS….we will be singing or working with hands-on art projects!!! Any student who commits any type of academic misconduct (as stated in the current college catalog) will receive an "F" for the exam, quiz, project, report, etc. Any student whose behavior interferes with the class could be dismissed from the course.Eight hours of classroom observation are required as part of this course: four hours in music and four hours in art. When scheduling your visit to the site, request to observe circle/music or art instructional time. See classroom observation site list for approved locations. Observations MUST be recorded on the appropriate form provided by the instructor. Forms MUST be submitted to the instructor on or before Week # 7 (music) and Week #14 (art). All entries MUST BE TYPED. Photocopy your observation forms BEFORE turning them in to the instructor and keep them in your notebook. Five points will be deducted each day the required observation is late. No exceptions.4) Each student is required to introduce five songs/fingerplays to the class. Typed copies of the songs (lyrics and music preferred) must be provided for all class members. Using a tape recorder or CD player is acceptable. Grading will depend on the originality of the songs. The songs are to be filed in a three-ring binder. This resource notebook will be very helpful as you continue your work with young children! 5) Each student is required to make an instrument and demonstrate how to play it as well as do a musical activity to accompany the instrument (singing, dancing, etc.). A typed explanation of how to assemble the instrument, the words to the song, explanation of movement patterns, etc., must also be included. Grading will depend upon creativity, originality, age-level appropriateness, how well the song goes with the instrument, etc. Check the LRC for resource books.Each student is required to write a developmentally appropriate music lesson plan incorporating props. The TYPED lesson plan must also include the objective and props, which are to be incorporated in the activity. An explanation including the objective, props, words (if applicable), and music must be included. Plan to present your activity to the class and provide everyone with a copy of your lesson plan. Each student is required to develop and present 10 art lesson plans. Format will be provided by instructor. All plans must be typed. Maximum credit shall not be awarded if plans are late.XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others during project work, demonstrations, class presentations, group assignments, etc.. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks. DISABILITIES: If you have any condition or situation, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as, outlined, please notify me as soon as possible. Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.Note: In accordance with college policy, a student may be dismissed from class if that student is causing a disruption or interfering with another student’s learning. No talking during student presentations. Also, Cell phones are not to be turned on during class time. ................
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