KM 994 - Kodály Pedagogy, Level III

(1-2.00 cr.)

A sequential, child-developmental approach to vocal music pedagogy for children in grades four, five and beyond is presented. Participants continue the study begun in Levels I and II of the philosophy and practices inspired by Zoltan Kodály, as well as the principles of music learning theory developed through the research of Dr. Edwin Gordon, as applied to students on the intermediate level. They learn to plan and teach a curriculum, based largely on the use of developmentally appropriate songs and activities, which leads children to musicianship and musical literacy. Teachers learn techniques for continuing the development in their upper grade students of good vocal production, in-tune singing, expressive performance, aural discrimination, rhythm skills, skills in the use of solfa and rhythm syllables, part-singing skills, skills in analysis and labeling of various musical forms, and intermediate skills in music notation and reading.

Restrictions: One-credit course sections are restricted to Graduate Certificate in Kodály Education students. All higher numbered credit course sections are restricted to Master's Kodály Music Education students.

Sessions Typically Offered: Summer
Years Typically Offered: Annually