Music and Movement for Children I

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to teach elementary music for students in Pre-Kindergarten through second grade. Accordingly, the course will introduce pedagogical strategies that combine movement and music and examine music-specific topics such as the development of the child’s singing voice, appropriate sequencing, classroom management, etc. This course bridges theory with practicality through studying the theoretical basis of different teaching approaches, observing demonstrations, actively participating in lessons, and then creating and teaching lessons for use in an elementary classroom setting. This course includes Field Based Experience hours. This course content is aligned with the standards established by the Texas Education Code, covering areas such as Music, the Commissioner's Rules, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities, Technology, and English Language Proficiency. To review these standards, please visit the Music Education Program D2L Shell and select "Standards and Objectives." Prerequisites: Acceptance into music teacher preparation program (EPP).