Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Music Education in Early Childhood OAE202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Elçin YAZICI ARICI
Instructor(s)
Goals Carrying out to program of The Ministry of Education. Teaching music performance and practice of the student teachers who will teach music in preschool education.
Course Content Kind of music in the world and Turkey, Specialities of musical instruments, Solmization and instrument instruction, Rhythm exercises and instrument instruction, Sharp-flat, major-minor scalas, example songs, instrument instruction, Examples from major and minor songs for children, rhythm exercises and instrument instruction, Study week, Midterm, Turkish modal scalas, example songs, instrument instruction, Musical nuance, examples, rhythm exercises, Techniques of voice, instrument instruction, Techniques of to sing a song. rhythm exercises and instrument instruction, To deciphered new songs, rhythm exercises and instrument instruction, Dictation exercises, Exercises to Accompany to child songs with instrument, Study week, Final
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will be able to recognize national and international children’s songs and be familiar with the philosopy of music training.
2 Students will be familiar with musical terms (rhythm, nuance, major-minor keys) and be able to implement them in the classroom environment; students will be able torecognize the musical instruments used in children's education.
3 Students will be able to use solfege in children’s songs correctly and be able to analyse and play new songs by sight.
4 Students will learn to use own their voice correctly and teach this to children.
5 Students will be able to develop a large enough repertoire of children's songs for the music activities used in preschool education.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Kind of music in the world and Turkey Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Specialities of musical instruments Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Solmization and instrument instruction Other Activities, Research
4. Week Solmization and instrument instruction Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
5. Week Rhythm exercises and instrument instruction Preparation, After Class Study, Research
6. Week Sharp-flat, major-minor scalas, example songs, instrument instruction Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
7. Week Turkish modal scalas, example songs, instrument instruction Research, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Musical nuance, examples, rhythm exercises Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Techniques of voice, instrument instruction Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Techniques of to sing a song. rhythm exercises and instrument instruction Preparation, After Class Study, Research
12. Week To deciphered new songs, rhythm exercises and instrument instruction Research, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Exercises to Accompany to child songs with instrument. Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Evaluation of sample musical activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains and applies early childhood basic knowledge.
2 Plans the educational process to support development and learning.
3 Organizes healthy, supportive and stimulating educational environments.
4 Uses active and alternative learning methods in early childhood.
5 Works in cooperation with family, school and society.
6 They are aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based, and reflect these theories to their practices.
7 Awares of the attitude, responsibility and ethical values ​​related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods and instructional technologies in effective learning-teaching process design.
10 Follows the innovation, development and 21st century skills in the field of teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and applications based on scientific principles.
11 Have the ability to use Turkish properly and effectively in accordance with the rules and to communicate well with students.
12 Demonstrates teaching attitudes and behaviors in accordance with Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions, democracy, human rights, and awareness of Turkish national, moral, moral and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
14 Awares of the importance for the teaching profession of willingly and actively participating in the cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sports activities required to be an effective global citizen.
15 With a sense of social responsibility, it plans and implements projects and activities that aim to support the development of society by being sensitive to local and global events and developments.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 1 2 2 2 2
PY2 2 3 3 3 2
PY3 2 3 2 2 3
PY4 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 3 4 5 5 5
PY6 2 3 2 2 2
PY7 1 1 1 1 2
PY8 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 2 2 1 1 1
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 2 2 1 2 3
PY12 5 4 3 4 3
PY13 2 3 2 4 3
PY14 5 4 3 4 2
PY15 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • AKKAŞ, Salih. (1993). Okulöncesi Eğitimde Müzik. Ankara: Gazi Üniversitesi.
  • BAL, Servet. ve ARTAN, İsmihan (1995). 0-6 Yaş Çocuklarının Müzik Eğitimi. İstanbul:Ya-Pa Yayınları.
  • BİLEN, Sermin; ÖZEVİN Banu ve CANAKAY, Esin. (2001). Orff Destekli Etkinliklerle Müzik Eğitimi. Ankara: Müzik Eğitimi Yayınları.
  • DAVRAN, Yalçın. (1997). Şarkı Söyleme Sanatının Öyküsü. Ankara: Önder Matbaacılık.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 6 3 18
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 78
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0