Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3EEC054Rhythm, Dance and Orff Education in Early Childhood3+0+03426.02.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Among the basic concepts related to music, the development of rhythmic perception, sound, tempo development, the relationship of these concepts with development areas, organizing an educational environment, rhythm, sound, tempo and dance studies, creative movement and dance, musical story, playing, singing, listening with the Orff approach, It is aimed for students to be able to dance-move, express themselves, create their own music, and use Orff schulwerk instruments.
Course Content Dear students, welcome to the Rhythm, Dance and Orff Education in Early Childhood course. Among the basic concepts related to music, the development of rhythmic perception, sound, tempo development, the relationship of these concepts with development areas, organizing an educational environment, rhythm, sound, tempo and dance studies, creative movement and dance, musical story, playing, singing, listening with the Orff approach, The content of the course includes dance-movement, self-expression, creating one's own music, and being able to use Orff schulwerk instruments.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson will begin with the instructor introducing you to the weekly course content. In the teaching process, narrative, question-answer, drama, role playing and case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be included. For this reason, it is mandatory to do preliminary work on the topic to be covered before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Hasan Açılmış
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources ?Course Resources Orff-Schulwerk Music in Turkey, Articles on Play and Dance (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education (Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline) Dance Education (Barbara Haselbach) Orff Info magazines Creative drama in education (Ömer Adıgüzel) How do children learn (Ahmet Rahmi Ercan) Training and development books (e.g. Gardner)


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 1 28

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Knows the basic concepts of music.
2 Knows the stages of musical development in children.
3 With the Orff approach, he/she acquires playing, singing, listening, dance-movement skills and can use Orff schulwerk instruments.
4 Knows and applies the process of planning, implementing and evaluating musical activities appropriate to the pre-school education program.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction Course Syllabus
2 Development of rhythmic perception from basic concepts related to music, -4 Basic beats, Onomatopoeia, Ostinato techniques, Long and Short Sounds Study Questions: How does the development of rhythmic perception, one of the basic concepts related to music, occur? What is ostinato? Are basic hits necessary? What are its usage areas? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno)
3 Voice and tempo development, the relationship of these concepts with developmental areas Study Questions: Voice and tempo development, what is the relationship of these concepts with developmental areas? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
4 Organizing an educational environment - Rondo Form Study Questions: What should be taken into consideration when organizing an educational environment? What are the methods and techniques used to deliver gains in the educational environment? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
5 Rhythm, sound, tempo and dance studies, Improvisation, creative play, rhythm, pentatonic, canon Study Questions: By what methods and techniques are rhythm, sound, tempo and dance exercises taught to children? Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
6 Creative movement and dance – Three-part song form Study Questions: In which achievements and how are creative movement and dance used? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
7 Musical story - Story and narration of the story with music (Rabbit) Study Questions: What is the impact of musical stories, stories, and narratives on children? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
8 Midterm exam (Midterm)
9 Playing, singing, listening, dance-movement with Orff approach - Story and telling the story with music (Sincap) Study Questions: What does/does Orff-Schulwerk mean? What are the effects of playing, singing, listening, dance-movement acquisitions with the Orff approach on children? *The work done must be noted. ** You will be asked to divide into groups and work on the homework due next week. Story selection will be made. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
10 The homework given in the previous week is exhibited in the class through group work. *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
11 Self-expression -Mirror technique, shadow technique Study Questions: How do children express themselves? Should they? Do these techniques carry risks during application? What precautions should be taken? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
12 Creating your own music Meeting the concepts of light and heavy with the body Study Questions: What are the achievements, knowledge and infrastructure required to create your own music? What is required? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
13 Ability to use Orff Schulwerk instruments - Spring Study Questions: Are notes required to use Orff Schulwerk instruments? Which ones are rhythmic and which are melodic instruments? Which instruments should be among the equipment that should be present in a classroom? By what methods should children be given instrument training? Which instruments should be preferred according to age groups? *The work done must be noted. Articles on Orff-Schulwerk Music, Play and Dance in Turkey (Nazan Laslo, Katjo Ojala Koçak), Fundamentals of Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy (Emine Yaprak Kotzian), Homo Ludens (Johan Huizinga), Orff Approach Introduction to Elementary Music and Movement Education ( Atilla Coşkun Toksoy), Creative Movement and Dance (Maria Elena Garcia, Marcia Plevin, Patrizia Macagno), Creative Dance (Banu Özevin, Sermin Bilen) Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Sally Carline)
14 Final application

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3
C2 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3
C3 1 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 3
C4 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant