The purpose of this course is to introduce the attitudes, knowledge base and skills for effectively integrating creative movement, drama, dance and music in curriculum and program planning for young children. The course highlights the importance of these experiences to the development of positive self-concept, confidence, creativity and learning in all domains of growth and development.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. How music affects children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills.
- a. Concepts of space, time, force and body movement in music and movement activities
- b. Role of music in the holistic development of children
- c. Movement and music develop imagination and creativity
- 2. What is appropriate creative music and movement activities and experiences
- a. Appropriate music and movement activities
- b. Range of props, music and movement activities
- c. A repertoire of movement and music activities
- d. Music, drama, movement and dance in daily routines
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.