EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC FOR DAY CARE AND HEAD START TEACHERS
-tuition free-
THE APPLICATION FORM FOR THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JULY 2008.
Early Childhood Music Level I (EC 101 & EC 501) These courses prepare day care instructors to teach early childhood music in day care and Head Start programs. Course participants acquire musical knowledge and develop skills through group singing, movement, listening/ear training games, and experiences with rhythm instruments. Emphasis is placed on helping course participants integrate an international folk music curriculum into their educational setting that is shaped to the developmental needs and interests of young children. Day care teachers develop their individual musicality, music literacy skills, and are introduced to the recorder.
Note: Students taking the above course at the graduate level complete additional assignments.
Early Childhood Music Level I (EC 101 & EC 501)
Fall Semester
Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 weeks (section A)
September 23, 2008 – February 3, 2009
Anne Smith, Instructor
Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 weeks (section B)
September 24, 2008 – January 21, 2009
Kirsten Morgan, Instructor |
Spring Semester
Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 weeks
February 10, 2009- June 9, 2009
Anne Smith, Instructor |
Credit recommendation: Early Childhood Music (EC 101)
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Early Childhood Education.
Credit recommendation: Early Childhood Music (EC 501)
In the graduate degree category, 2 semester hours in Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Music Level II (EC 102)
This course builds on the content of Early Childhood Music Level I (EC 101). Course participants continue to acquire knowledge and skills for teaching early childhood music, and develop criteria for selecting repertoire, which is shaped to the developmental needs and interests if young children. Course participants explore ways music and movement can be integrated into the ongoing early childhood program. Additional emphasis is placed on developing the musical ear, music literacy, and beginning instrumental study on recorder and piano. Diller-Quaile faculty visit each participant at their respective day care center to observe an early childhood music lesson.
Early Childhood Music Level I (EC 102)
Spring Semester
Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 15 weeks
January 28, 2009 – June 3, 2009
Kirsten Morgan, Instructor |
Credit recommendation: Early Childhood Music (EC 102)
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as Curriculum Goals in Early Childhood Education.
If you have questions about these courses, please call 212-369-1484, ext. 22.
