12422 (v.2) Ed 447(Q) - Making Music with Children

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The child's world of music. Appropriate activities and repertoire for children. Experiments with sound. Sources for music listening with children. Elementary performance and creative production using classroom instruments. Introduction to music technology. Building personal musical skills and a song repertoire.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described and used a wide variety of music activities and sources suitable for primary and pre-school children. Demonstrated individual confidence, creativity and communication skills in perceiving using and appraising elements of time and sound. Evaluated existing resources and approached used teaching music. Produced and used resources for music teaching.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Australia Council. (2000). Australians and the Arts (Report). NSW, Australia Council. Bignell, G. (1991). Music at Play: Composition Activities Across the Curriculum. Melbourne, Dellasta. Choksy, L. and Brammitt, D. (1984). 120 Singing Games and Dances for Elementary Schools. New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Curriculum Council. (1998). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarden to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Osbourne Park, Curriculum Council. Education Department of Western Australia. (1980). Music in Schools, Stages 1 and 2. Perth, EDWA. Edcation Department of Western Australia. (1998). Outcome and Standards Framework - The Arts Student Outcomes Statements. East Perth, Education Department of Western Australia. Hoermann, D. and Bridges, D. (1985). Catch a Song. Sydney, Homes McDougall.

Unit Texts:

Noonan, S. (2001). Enjoying Music Outcomes. Perth, Rossendale Press. Australian Society for Music Education (WA). (2002). Stepping in Time. Perth, ASME. Stowasser, H. (1989). Discover Music Making. Melbourne, Longman.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Participation 30%, Resource File 40%, Tutorial Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 1	Y