HS 180 - Art, Music & Movement Experiences

3 Credits

1.Explore approaches to learning and discuss the implications for planning.

2.Define curriculum.

3.Plan experiences using developmentally appropriate practice, and Indigenous and provincial frameworks.

4.Demonstrate planning methods when programming in early learning settings.

5.Identify how art, games, movement, and music experiences meet the developmental needs of children.

6.Acquire a repertoire of art, games, movement, and music experiences suitable for early learning settings.

7.Observe children to identify their interests and needs in preparation for planning and documentation

Required Resource Materials:
Dietze, B., & Kashin, D. (2019). Playing and learning in early childhood education (2^nd ed.). Pearson.

Optional Resource Materials:
Although most of the materials and equipment for the practical experiences with children are supplied by the department, students are required to supply some basics that they need for a variety of projects throughout the program.

Students are responsible for supplying scissors, ruler, glue stick, felt markers, and printing photos.

Human Services supplies are to be used for program assignments or projects only. Any supplies for student use are the responsibility of the student as well as additional supplies students choose to use.

Conduct of Course:
This course includes lectures, power point presentations, experiences, readings, and discussions to develop an understanding of art, movement, games, and music in relationship to child development. Videos illustrate and reinforce concepts. On-campus students have scheduled opportunities to observe children, plan, implement and evaluate experiences with children from the Child Development Centre. All students must implement and document experiences with children to meet the requirements for the assignments.

Regular attendance is essential for success in any course. Absence for any reason does not relieve a student of the responsibility of completing course work and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Frequent absences may result in the student being placed on probation. Further absences may result in suspension from the program.

On-line attendance is demonstrated by keeping up with readings and assignments, participation in dialogue on the discussion board and completing course work assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor.

In cases of repeated absences due to illness, the student may be requested to submit a medical certificate.

Instructors have the authority to require attendance in classes.

Content of Course:

1. Planning Experiences
   1. Approaches to learning
   2. Elements of curriculum planning
   3. Developmentally appropriate practice
   4. Indigenous and provincial frameworks
   5. Approaches to planning
   6. Using observations
   7. Creating documentation
   8. Visual displays in the early learning environment
2. Exploring Art
   1. Art and development
   2. Process art
   3. Art media
   4. Planning and implementing art experiences
3. Exploring Movement and Games
   1. Creative movement
   2. Physical development
   3. Selecting, planning, and implementing movement and dance
   4. Games and development
   5. Equipment and safety
   6. Selecting, planning, and implementing games
4. Exploring Music
   1. Developmental influences of music on children
   2. Selecting, creating, and teaching songs
   3. Instruments and recording
   4. Teaching rhythm
   5. Selecting, planning, and implementing music

 

Course Pass Requirements:
A minimum grade of D (50%) (1.00) is required to pass this course. Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.