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  Course Description
Course Name : Rhythm and Dance Education

Course Code : ESÇ406

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor MÜNİRE AKGÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Moves body in accordence with music he /she hears
Knows the concepts related with rythm and dance
Creates different movements appropriate to the rythm of music
Understands that rythm and dance can be done individually or as a group
Llearns to improvise
Learns to establish communication, interaction, trust and group dynamics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : help children dance freely by playing them suitable music. Composing music by adding imaginary soundtrack music. Uses all the parts of the body in dance (head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs, feet and even the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, tongue). Show students how their body works through dance, By rhythm and dance movements showing the limits of the body (high, medium, low), direction (forward, backward, left, right, diagonal) Allows children to create different movements in the rhythm of the music. Help students understand dancing can be done both individually and in a group.

Course Contents : By providing appropriate music ,make children dance as freely as they can. Interpretation of music by adding imaginative power using their body. Using all parts of the body in dance (head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs, feet and even the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, tongue). Movements of body works and its functions. Rhythm and dance movements of the child limit (high, medium, low), direction (forward, backward, left, right, diagonal) and actions to show the way. Providing children with the rhythm of the music to create different movements. ındividual and group dance.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary Music Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Proper walking rhythm Communication, Interaction Studies Trust Free walking Playing games according to the subject Drama Method
2 Walking with the rhythm of the music Creating group dynamics walking counting Playing games according to the subject Drama Method
3 Nonverbal Studies in Improvisation Lecture improvisation Drama Method
4 Create a story Keywords Drama Method
5 Music Selection Sample Music Listening Drama Method
6 Music lessons Nonverbal Expression Drama Method
7 To act according to the rhythm of music Non verbal self expression Drama Method
8 mid-term (mid-term)
9 dance fairy tale Selecting or creating sample stories Drama Method
10 Dance Performance Monitoring Choosing Dance CDst o be watched Drama Method
11 Improvisation Dance Studies Selecting Keywords Drama Method
12 Improvisation Dance Studies Selecting Keywords Drama Method
13 Improvisation Dance Studies Selecting Keywords Drama Method
14 Improvisation Dance Studies Selecting Key words Drama Method
15 Improvisation Dance Studies Selecting Keywords Drama Method
16/17 final-Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Music CDs, Dance CDs, Rhythm Instruments (Def, Wood Spoons, Rhythm Sticks, et al.)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 100
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). 5
2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 5
3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 4
4 Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. 4
5 Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. 5
6 Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. 4
7 Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. 4
8 Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account 3
9 Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. 5
10 Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. 3
11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 3
12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 4
13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 4
14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 5
15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 3
16 Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. 3
17 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. 5
18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 4
19 Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 5 2 10
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 64
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.56
ECTS Credit: 3