The student will be able to:

1. Recognize the basic elements of music applicable to the infant/toddler, preschool and primary school child.
2. Evaluate music materials for their appropriateness for young children.
3. Recognize and apply the importance of cultural sensitivity in child development.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of current research linking music to areas of development.
5. Plan a music-nurturing environment.

1. Recognize the basic elements of music applicable to the infant/toddler, preschool and primary school child
   1. Determine applicability of music based on:
      1. Beat
      2. Rhythm
      3. Melody
      4. Singing skills of children
2. Evaluate music materials for their appropriateness for young children based on children's capacity to:
   1. Listen
   2. Interact with it
3. Recognize and apply the importance of cultural sensitivity in child development
   1. Develop ways to incorporate music/instruments from children's homes into the curriculum
4. Demonstrate knowledge of current research linking music to areas of development
   1. Learning through music
      1. Development of listening skills
      2. Strengthening of aural discrimination
      3. Enhancement of memory
      4. Helping children speak clearly and pay attention
      5. Facilitating smoother transitions
      6. Encouragement of children's cooperation, and thinking and problem solving skills
      7. Enhancement of children's literacy skills
   2. Review current research about the influences of music in prenatal stage of development
   3. Understand music as a tool in an inclusive environment
      1. Levels the playing field for all participants
      2. Calms and focuses the mind
      3. Encourages interaction among all children in nonthreatening and enjoyable way
5. Plan a music-nurturing environment for the classroom that includes:
   1. Considerations for students with disabilities
   2. Possibility of music in every learning center including outdoors

Not applicable.

Class work includes building simple rhythm instruments and activities, research and presentation of movement activities and songs that foster development, and adapting activities for children with disabilities
Class discussion on reading assignments
Midterm projects to evaluate and present recorded music, children's books that feature songs, and felt board activities
Final project to evaluate the student's ability to plan a circle time for children using felt board, instrument, and movement activities based on the interests of young children
Class participation

Lecture
Discussion
Cooperative learning exercises
Oral presentations
Class activities

Sarrazin, Natalie. Music and the Child. 2021.

Sarrazin text available at https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Book%3A_Music_and_the_Child_(Sarrazin)
Selected articles assigned by instructor.

1. Reading and study of the text
2. Reading and written response to test questions, assignments and relevant articles and online reading material
3. Reaction writing assignments to video viewings, and experiences such as research projects and field trips
4. Research, planning and written evaluation of individual or group creative projects