Music Pedagogy in the Early Stages of LifeLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

After the course, you will understand the importance of music in supporting the child's comprehensive development. You are aware of the importance of supporting musical interaction between parent and child and take into account the principles of inclusion in early childhood music teaching. You are able to use and apply the working methods and methods of music education when planning and implementing goal-oriented and experiential music activities in groups of expectant mothers, small children and parents.

You understand the importance of music in supporting the well-being of people of all ages.

You will learn to evaluate and develop your theoretical and practical competence as well as your guidance skills in teaching.

Content

The starting points, goals, working methods and methods of early childhood music education
Parent-child interaction in early childhood music education.
Principles of inclusion in guidance..
Basics of music education during the waiting period.
Goal-oriented music and art education activities for children under 3 years of age and their families.

Qualifications

You have learned about the basics of music education, early childhood music education or early childhood education.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Successful completion of the course requires active participation and attendance.

You understand the importance of supporting a child's comprehensive development as well as the importance and principles of supporting musical interaction between parent and child in early childhood music teaching.

You are familiar with the planning and implementation of music education activities in accordance with the objectives of early childhood music education.You know how to use and apply the working methods of music education.