ECED 201 - Art, Music, and Movement for Children

Credits: 4
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Practical ways to plan, select and prepare art, music, and movement experiences for young children (birth to 8 years). Student will work or volunteer 2 hours a week in an early learning setting.

Prerequisite: EDUC& 115 with a D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the value of art, music, and movement for the development of young children.
Describe developmental sequences for creative arts.
Identify teaching strategies that encourage artistic, musical, and physical development and expression.
Describe concepts taught through participation in art, music, and movement activities.
Demonstrate the ability to lead art, music, and movement activities.

Course Contents

Developmental progression of creative expression.
Resources for curricula development.
Individualization of curricula activities.
Gross motor development.
Teaching strategies that support creative expression.
Selection of materials.
Implementation of activities in an ECE environment.

Instructional Units: 4.5