Music Pedagogy in Early Childhood (9 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Musiikkipedagogiikka varhaislapsuudessa -opintojakson ensimmäinen osa toteutuu syksyllä 2025 painottuen leikki- ja esiopetusikäisten musiikkiasvatukseen (4, 5 op);
toinen osa toteutuu keväällä 2026 painottaen esi- ja alkuopetusikäisten musiikkikasvatusta sekä soiton ryhmäopetuksen alkeiden ohjaamista (4,5 op)..

Objective

The purpose of the course is that you familiarise yourself with the music education of children under school age. You are able to use and apply the working methods and methods of music education in different guidance situations, taking into account the principles of participation. You understand the experiential and holistic approach of goal-oriented music education. You are able to guide the basics of playing and co-playing sessions for learners of different ages and backgrounds. You practice making your own singing and arrangements.

You understand the ethical and entrepreneurial nature of the teaching profession and evaluate your own and others' competence constructively and realistically.

Content

Course content:
Musical/general goals in teaching
Working methods and methods of music education
Elementary teaching of playing and ensemble music in various activity groups
Songwriting and arranging
Learner-centred and experiential learning
Planning of teaching taking into account the age and level of development of the child.

Location and time

Suomalaien musiikkikampus

Materials

LINDEBERG-PIIROINEN, A. & RUOKONEN, I. (toim.) 2017. Musiikki varhaiskasvatuksessa -käsikirja. Classicus Oy.

RUOKONEN, I., RUSANEN, S. & VÄLIMÄKI, A-L. 2009.Taidekasvatus varhaiskasvatuksessa:Iloa, ihmettelyä ja tekemistä. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (THL).

RUOKONEN, I (toim.) Ilmaisun ilo. Käsikirja 0-8 -vuotiaiden taito- ja taidekasvatukseen.2022. PS-Kustannus.

Ruokonen, I. 2016 .Esi- ja alkuopetuksen musiikin didaktiikka. Finn Lectura.

Teaching methods

You will participate in lessons, including lectures, demonstrations and workshops. You will practice group guidance in your student group, familiarising yourself with music education materials for Preschoolers Ages 3-7. You will work independently with other students in a small group, making a mini-project for families with children in a community, for example. library, kindergarten.
You will learn about early childhood music education and the work of a music teacher by following groups of children whose ages vary.
You write a learning diary describing the development of your learning process.
The materials and assignments of the course are in an e-learning environment, where you also return all the tasks you have done.

Employer connections

You observe the lessons in a place of your choice, for example in Gradia, the music groups of parish or private music schools.

The mini-project is implemented in a nearby place, eg in kindergartens, an art museum.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

You participate the lessons for 74 - 84 h.
You follow the music lessons of early childhood music education for 15 h.
You plan and implement a mini-project for 82 h.
Complete given tasks, exercises and write a learning diary 62 h.

Total 9 op = 243 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved:
You understand the holistic approach to music education in class discussions and written assignments. You are able to plan and implement goal-oriented music activities in a versatile manner using and applying the working methods and methods of music education. You demonstrate your competence in a versatile manner in written and practical exercises. You demonstrate mature self-assessment and development skills in demonstrations and practice.