Catalog Course Search Details

 Department:    ECED

 Course #:    201

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    131210

 EPC:    402

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Practical ways to plan, select and prepare art, music and movement experiences for young children (birth to 8 years).

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: EDUC& 115.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the value or art, music, and movement and how they support the positive development of young children.
2. Describe developmental sequences for creative arts.
3. Describe teaching strategies that encourage artistic, musical, and physical development and expression.
4. Describe concepts taught through participation in art, music, and movement activities.
5. Demonstrate the ability to lead art, music, and movement activities.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Developmental progression of creative expression.
2. Resources for curricula development.
3. Developmentally appropriate practices.
4. Individualization of curricula activities.
5. Diversity in curricula planning and implementation.
6. Gross motor development.
7. Teaching strategies that support creative expression.
8. Selection of materials.
9. Implementation of activities in an ECE environment.