Designing Intentional Musical Experiences in Early Learning

The course emphasizes the educator’s pivotal role in guiding musical experiences, fostering inclusive and responsive practices, and cultivating a learning space where music becomes a tool for connection and growth. Educators will learn effective techniques for seamlessly integrating music into daily routines and educational programming. (3 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. The Rhythmic Magic of Childhood
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Music as a Living Language
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Music as a Child’s First Language
4. Music Sparks Social Participation
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
6. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Cultivating Language, Joy, and Social Growth
2. Musical Collaboration in Early Childhood
3. Emotional Resonance Through Rhythm and Melody
4. Musical Adaptation Nurtures Emotional Growth in Children
5. Music as Emotional Language in Childhood
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Physical Development Through Musical Play
2. Rhythm-Based Activities by Age Group
3. Musical Movement: The Body in Rhythm and Play
4. Chapter 3 Review Questions
5. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Cognitive Growth Through Music
2. Music as a Bridge to Learning
3. Musical Dialogue Builds Thinking
4. Music as a Cognitive Catalyst in Early Development
5. Music as a Pathway to Academic Success
6. Chapter 4 Review Questions
7. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. Understanding the Building Blocks of Music
2. How Children Engage with Music
3. Creating Space for Musical Dialogue
4. Chapter 5 Review Questions
5. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. The Music Learning Center
2. Designing a Child-Centered Music Area
3. Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
4. The Heart of a Music Center
5. Chapter 6 Review Questions
6. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. Inspiring Joy Through Music Activities
2. Celebrating Creativity Through Performance
3. A Child-Created Opera Adventure
4. Listening-Based Activities for Young Children
5. Why Sound-Based Activities Matter
6. Fostering Music Appreciation Through Books and Media
7. Building Cultural Curiosity Through Music
8. Classroom Activities to Spark Cultural Curiosity Through Music
9. Chapter 7 Review Questions
10. Chapter 7 Discussion
1. Course Summary
2. Handout
3. End of Course Reflection
4. Course Completion
5. End of Course Quiz
6. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$28.50
3 Clock Hours
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Early Learning

Designing Intentional Musical Experiences in Early Learning

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Wrapping It Up

About this course