Music at the Kindergarten
Music is a fundamental element in all peoples' lives. Through music educators can mold children's souls and engaging children in early years on a daily music routine can bring amazing results in classroom. This course is designed for educators who teach babies, toddlers and preschoolers and want to engage more music making in their daily routine.
COURSE VENUE:
The course will take place in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. During the course there will be some visits in schools. The transportation expenses are included in the fees.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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To experience the importance of music making
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To learn practical techniques that can easily be applied in a group of young children
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To provide theoretical and empirical experiences in Early Childhood Music Teaching
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To enhance the Teacher's musicality that will empower them to use music in their daily routine
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To learn how a music lesson can be set up
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To create a network for future projects
METHODS:
A variety of methods will be implemented in order to give both theoretical and practical support to the teachers. The participants will have the opportunity to participate in lectures, workshops, team activities, case studies and visits to real classes in order to have an integrated training.
DAY TO DAY SCHEDULE:
DAY 1
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Getting to know each another: Ice-breaking activities
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Lecture: Theories behind the importance of music making in early childhood
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Practical seminar: Breathing techniques
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Warm ups and tuning of our voice
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Improving our listening skill through singing in choir
DAY 2
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Lecture: Introduction to great musician pedagogues (Kodaly, Dalcroze, Orff, Suzuki)
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Practical workshop on Kodaly, Orff and Dalcroze pedagogues
DAY 3
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Visits to kindergartens to observe music lessons in action
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Discussion on observations
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Lecture: How to set up a lesson plan
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Variety of songs that can be used
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Props and activities that can be used in a music lesson
DAY 4
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Practical seminar: Team work to prepare music lessons for different themes
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Presentation of the lesson plans
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Practical seminar: How we choose the appropriate songs for the each age
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How we set up a school music show
DAY 5
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Practical workshop: Children's choir: Warm up activities for preschool children choir
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How we teach songs
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How do we contact a children's choir
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Award ceremony
Course Dates 2024:
8 - 12 July
22-26 July
Package 1: 1000 euro
Training cost: 400 euro
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Training course
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Educational material
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Beverages & snacks
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Certificate of Attendance
Transportation: 100 euro*
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Transportation to and from hotel
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Transportation to out of the venue visits
Accommodation: 500 euro
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Hotel Room (5 days - 4 nights)
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Hotel Breakfast
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Hotel Shuffle bus service t downtown Nicosia
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Lunch**
* Transportation from Nicosia to the venue is provided. Transportation from and towards the airport is not included
** Dinners are not included
Course Packages
Package 2: 500 euro
Training cost: 400
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Training course
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Educational material
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Beverages & snacks
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Certificate of Attendance
Transportation: 100 euro*
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Transportation to and from hotel
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Transportation to out of the venue visits
Package 3: 400 euro
Training cost: 400 euro
-
Training course
-
Educational material
-
Beverages & snacks
-
Certificate of Attendance