Course Content (Syllabus)
Students become familiar with the content and teaching methodology of music in preschool education in a twofold way:
Theoretical Axis
a/ getting to know the ‘child as musician’: through various theories about children’s musical development, musical creativity and the different modes of expression (listening-performing-improvisation and composing)
b/ understanding the teacher’s role in music education: adopting a child-centered view of music education, supporting their process of sound discovery and the development of critical and reflective thinking.
Practical Axis
Direct participation in musical activities and musical games taking as a starting point the basic elements of music. Experiential learning through group cooperative activities.
Keywords
Preschool Music Education, Basic musical notions, Listening, Performing, Improvising, Composing,