Pre-School Education
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP301

Course Name:

Rhythm, Dance and Orff Education in Early Childhood

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Field Education

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ŞAFAK TUNALIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ŞAFAK TUNALIOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To be able to benefit from the rhythm, dance and Orff activities in preschool education effectively in order to support the development and learning of the child.

Course Content:

Development of rhythmic gymnastics from the basic concepts related to music, voice, tempo development, relations with development areas of these concepts; to play with Orff approach, to listen, to dance, to dance, to express themselves, to create their own music and to use Orff instruments; to organize the educational environment; to play rhythm-sound-tempo and dance; Planning, implementation and evaluation of music events suitable for pre-school education program.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Explain development of the rhythmic gymnast, voice, tempo development, the relation of these concepts with development areas.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Organizes the educational environment for rhythm, dance and Orff activities.
2) Plan, apply and evaluate the rhythm, dance and Orff activities appropriate to the pre-school education program
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of rhythm and dance concepts in relation to human nature. Midterm
2)	Examination of rhythm patterns and study of transitions between rhythms in different strokes.
3)	Determining the types of dance for children and solves the basic components of dance. (Examining the meaning of body movements)
4)	Identification of body percussion (sound extraction through body parts) and accompanied hearing / melody hands, feet, legs, abdomen, head, face etc.
5)	Performing rhythmic reading for the writing of children's songs, places the words on the strokes with the method of spelling. Making rhythmic singing exercises by stepping.
6)	Improving poetry of an object or concept that children can predict or know in accordance with the development process. Repeats the poem rhythmically.
7)	Making creative improvisation exercises by becoming groups to create rhythmic or musical choreography for children's activities.
8)	Midterm
9)	Using body percussion improvisations, group work on a given topic and narration of the vocabulary words through the body, dramatized.
10)	Using body percussion improvisations, group work on a given topic and narration of the vocabulary words through the body, dramatized.
11)	Evaluation of rhythm and lyrics of these songs. Defining and explaining the concept of prosody in song writing.
12)	The importance of children, teachers and their relations in the process of choreography. Giving general information about the control of activity processes and stress management.
13)	Examples of different dance techniques to be implemented in children's songs. Assessment of the appropriateness of the children's developmental processes in the case of group studies and creative improvisation exercises.
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	yok
References:	yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2) P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3) P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4) P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5) P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6) P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7) P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8) P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10) P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11) P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12) P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13) P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14) P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15) P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16) P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17) P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6)	P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10)	P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13)	P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15)	P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16)	P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17)	P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Problem Solving
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application
Presentation
Peer Review

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			118