3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionThis course focuses on foundations of professionalism in early childhood education and early childhood special education. Additionally, this course discusses music and movement in early learning environments. It covers the developmental foundation and curriculum applications of music and movement activities and includes ways to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate music and movement instruction for children with and without disabilities and children who are learning English.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and professional standards in early childhood education, including the importance of maintaining confidentiality, respecting diversity, teaming will colleagues, and upholding the well-being of children and families.
2Describe principles of developmentally appropriate early childhood education and intervention as they relate to music and movement in early childhood and primary grades.
3Demonstrate an understanding of children's development of creative expression through music and movement.
4Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate visual music and movement instruction, including responding to the needs of diverse learners.
5Demonstrate an understanding of Indiana State Standards for Physical Education and Health and Music for children from birth-3rd grade.
6Demonstrate the dispositions and skills of a developing early childhood teacher, as described in this syllabus and in the practicum evaluation.