Music Education in Primary School

This course is designed for educators who teach music in primary schools and they want to gain further knowledge in music teaching or they want to empower themselves and feel more confident for music making in their daily routine. 

​

COURSE VENUE: 

​

The course will take place in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. During the course there might be some visits in schools. The transportation expenses are included in the fees.

​

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To experience the importance of music making 

• To learn practical techniques that can easily be applied in a group of primary shool students  

• To provide theoretical and empirical experiences in  Music Teaching according to the famous music pedagogues

• To enhance the Teacher's musicality that will empower them to use music in their daily routine

• To learn how a music lesson can be set up

• 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.

Ice- breaking activity

Why Music is important (research reference)

Famous Music pedagogues approach

Day 2

Introduction to basic elements of Music

Breathing and singing techniques

Day 3

Kodaly, Orff and Dalcroze approach in primary school

Curriculum based on develpment stages of children

Day 4

Music Games,

How to set up a music class.

How to engage the students. 

Day 5

How to set up a Music lessons 

Awards ceremony

​

Dates of courses 2020

20 -24 January

24 -28 February

25 -29 May 

13 -17  July 

12 -16 October

​

Dates of courses 2021

8 - 12 February 

10 - 14 May

20 - 24 September

​