Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ESN207Music Teaching3+0+03406.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course is supported by the Orff approach, body percussion, and rhythm training in order to enable children to express themselves through their bodies accompanied by music. In addition to teaching basic musical principles, the course aims to develop students’ music reading and singing skills throughout the learning process. Furthermore, performing children’s songs using the melodica allows students to strengthen both their creative and technical musical skills.
Course Content Music teaching methods and techniques, note teaching techniques, arranging songs for children with orff instruments by making use of rhythm and melody, effective use of the instrument in song teaching, the relationship between play, music, dance, drama and speech, music-aesthetics relationship and development of musical taste, music lesson activities. associating with other disciplines, Activities related to primary education music program.
Course Methods and Techniques Methods and Techniques
This course is structured around various methods and techniques to enable children to express themselves through their bodies accompanied by music:

Orff Approach: This approach is used to develop children’s natural sense of rhythm and support their creativity. It integrates elements such as movement, dance, and speech with music.
Body Percussion: This technique enables children to use their bodies as instruments for producing rhythm. Their sense of rhythm is strengthened through activities such as clapping, patting the knees, and stomping.
Rhythm Training: This method aims to help students learn, practice, and develop basic rhythmic structures and patterns.
Melodic Training: Children’s songs are performed using the melodica. This process allows students to strengthen both their creative and technical musical skills.
Musical Reading and Singing: In addition to teaching basic principles of music, activities are implemented to improve students’ music reading and singing skills.
The integration of these methods and techniques provides students with opportunities to develop their ability to express themselves through music in both individual and group activities.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. HASAN AÇILMIŞ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Özgül, İ. (2026). Müzik eğitimi ve öğretimi (12. bs.). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. Uygulamalı Müzik Teorisi 1 ? Müziksel İşitme Okuma ve Yazma ? Çocuk Şarkıları Dağarcığı ? Melodika Metodu
Documents Ders izlencesi, haftalık ders sunumları, müzik öğretimine ilişkin kuramsal kaynaklar, nota örnekleri, ritim ve ezgi çalışmaları, şarkı repertuvarı, müzik öğretimi etkinlik örnekleri ve ilgili görsel-işitsel materyaller.
Assignments Ritim ve ezgi çalışmaları, çocuk şarkılarının incelenmesi, temel nota okuma ve yazma uygulamaları, müzik öğretimine yönelik bireysel ve grup çalışmaları, müziksel etkinlik tasarımı ve uygulama ödevleri.
Exams Ara sınav ve yarıyıl sonu sınavı kapsamında müzik eğitiminin temel kavramları, müzik öğretim yöntem ve teknikleri, nota ve ritim bilgisi ile müziksel becerilerin değerlendirilmesine yönelik teorik ve uygulamalı ölçme-değerlendirme etkinlikleri.

Course Category
Education %50
Field %50

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 114

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 İlkokul öğrencilerinin ses özelliklerini ve sınırlarını kavrar.
2 Toplu konuşma ve toplu şarkı söylemeyi yapar.
3 Çocuk şarkılarının özellikleri bilir.
4 Müzik öğretim yöntemlerini anlar

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction: Objectives, learning outcomes, and general framework. Music and rhythm: Basic characteristics of the concepts. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
2 Fundamentals of the Orff approach. Movement, rhythm, and improvisation activities. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
3 Body percussion: Basic techniques. Creating rhythmic patterns using the body. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
4 Rhythm education: Basic rhythmic patterns. Working with a metronome and developing timing skills. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
5 Musical literacy: Note values and basic musical notation. Introduction to rhythm reading. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
6 Combinations of body percussion and rhythm. Group activities and teamwork. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
7 Introduction to melodic education: Introducing the melodica. Learning basic notes on the melodica. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
8 Performing children ` s songs on the melodica (1). Practising simple melodies. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
9 Performing children ` s songs on the melodica (2). Developing melodic expression. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
10 Creative music activities: Improvisation exercises. Children creating their own rhythms and melodies. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
11 Combining rhythm and melody. Developing rhythm–melody coordination in group activities. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
12 Performance preparation: Bringing together songs and rhythm activities. Assigning roles within groups. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
13 Performance activities: Mini performances with melodica, body percussion, and rhythm exercises. Feedback and evaluation. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.
14 Overall evaluation: Reviewing the learning process. Analysing learning outcomes through students ` work and offering suggestions for the future. Reading the relevant sources Özgül, İ. (2026). Music education and teaching (12th ed.). Pegem Akademi Publishing.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
C1 4 5 3 3 3 5 2 2 2 1 3 1
C2 4 2 2 5 3 3 3 4 5 4 2 5 5
C3 5 3 2 3 4 3 3 3 1 4 3
C4 5 3 4 3 4 3 4 2 2 4

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