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Apr 27, 2024
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MUS 724 - Music in Early Childhood (3 units)
Musical characteristics and abilities of infants and children up to 7 years of age. Suitable materials and musical experiences, techniques involving children in a laboratory setting.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss the evolution of music in American early childhood education in the past, present, and future.
2. explain the role of early childhood caregivers and educators in the musical nurturing of young children.
3. explain the development of the young child in terms of physical, intellectual, and musical growth and apply that knowledge to plan a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities.
4. discuss current research regarding musical development in children and apply it to develop qualitative research.
5. take part in and observe musical activities with children ages 0-6.
6. evaluate early childhood programs and recordings.
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