Music in Early Childhood; Exploring the Theories, Philosophies and Practices; First Edition

"Music in Early Childhood is an accessible and practical handbook, which introduces theories and pedagogical approaches for early childhood music education from birth to 8 years and explains their practical application. Understanding the theories and philosophies behind music education, and how these translate into practice is the key to being an effective music educator with young children. This book provides a comprehensive overview of these theories and philosophies. Organised in an easy-to-read format that summarises each approach and theory, Susan Young clearly maps out how these theories are applied in present-day practice. Also included are a wide range of helpful practical examples and activity ideas based on the work of expert educators. This book aims: - to inform educators of theories and philosophies of learning and teaching in music education for young children and what they look like in practice. - to inform educators of the history and breadth of music education methods, and how they relate to the present. - to help educators develop a theory-informed conception of music education that enables them to make informed decisions about the design and direction of their practice. This book is an essential resource for all early childhood music educators, experienced or just starting out, who want to develop their practice in working with young children as effectively as possible. It will promote an enquiring, reflective and imaginative approach to practice"-- Provided by publisher Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Dedication 6 Table of Contents 8 Preface 10 Introduction: Learning and Pedagogies 12 PART I 26 1. Musical Learning as Recapitulation 28 2. Behaviourism: Learning through Imitation and Reinforcement 33 PART II 38 3. Friedrich Froebel: Learning through Play 40 4. John Dewey: Learning through Experience 49 5. Maria Montessori: An Environment for Guided Learning 57 6. Susan Isaacs: Freedom to Express 66 PART III 72 7. Émile Jaques-Dalcroze: Learning through Rhythmic Movement 74 8. Carl Orff: The Unity of Dance, Music and Language 83 9. Zoltán Kodály: Singing to Develop Musicianship 92 PART IV 104 10. Jean Piaget: Children’s Ways of Understanding 106 11. Lev Vygotsky: Learning in Social Contexts 117 12. Jerome Bruner: Processes of Learning 127 PART V 140 13. Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia 142 14. Listening and Exploring Sound 150 15. Communicative Musicality 160 16. Music Play and Playful Pedagogies 168 17. Addressing Diversity 179 Index 190 Introduction; 1 Musical Learning as Recapitulation; 2 Behaviourism: Learning through Imitation and Reinforcement; 3 Friedrich Froebel: Learning through Play; 4 John Dewey: Learning through Experience; 5 Maria Montessori: An Environment for Guided Learning; 6 Susan Isaacs: Freedom to Express; 7 Émile Jaques-Dalcroze: Learning through Rhythmic Movement; "8 Carl Orff: The Unity of Dance,Music and Language"; 9 Zoltán Kodály: Singing to Develop Musicianship; 10 Jean Piaget: Children's Ways of Understanding; 11 Lev Vygotsky: Learning in Social Contexts; 12 Jerome Bruner: Processes of Learning; 13 Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia; 14 Listening and Exploring Sound; 15 Communicative Musicality; 16 Music Play and Playful Pedagogies; 17 Addressing Diversity Introduction,1 Musical Learning as Recapitulation,2 Behaviourism: Learning through Imitation and Reinforcement,3 Friedrich Froebel: Learning through Play,4 John Dewey: Learning through Experience,5 Maria Montessori: An Environment for Guided Learning,6 Susan Isaacs: Freedom to Express,7 Émile Jaques-Dalcroze: Learning through Rhythmic Movement,8 Carl Orff: The Unity of Dance, Music and Language,9 Zoltán Kodály: Singing to Develop Musicianship,10 Jean Piaget: Children's Ways of Understanding,11 Lev Vygotsky: Learning in Social Contexts,12 Jerome Bruner: Processes of Learning,13 Loris Malaguzzi and Reggio Emilia,14 Listening and Exploring Sound,15 Communicative Musicality,16 Music Play and Playful Pedagogies,17 Addressing Diversity __Music in Early Childhood__ is an accessible and practical handbook, which introduces theories and pedagogical approaches for early childhood music education from birth to 8 years and explains their practical application. Understanding the theories and philosophies behind music education and how these translate into practice is the key to being an effective music educator with young children.This book provides a comprehensive overview of these theories and philosophies. Organised in an easy-to-read format that summarises each approach and theory, the book clearly maps out how these theories are applied in present-day practice. Also included are a wide range of helpful practical examples and activity ideas based on the work of expert educators. This book aims: * to inform educators of theories and philosophies of learning and teaching in music education for young children and what they look like in practice. * to inform educators of the history and breadth of music education methods, and how they relate to the present. * to help educators develop a theory-informed conception of music education that enables them to make informed decisions about the design and direction of their practice. This book is an essential resource for all early childhood music educators, experienced or just starting out, who want to develop their practice in working with young children as effectively as possible. It will promote an enquiring, reflective and imaginative approach to practice. Music in Early Childhood is an accessible and practical handbook, which introduces theories and pedagogical approaches for early childhood music education from birth to 8 years and explains their practical application. Understanding the theories and philosophies behind music education and how these translate into practice is the key to being an effective music educator with young children. This book provides a comprehensive overview of these theories and philosophies. Organised in an easy-to-read format that summarises each approach and theory, the book clearly maps out how these theories are applied in present-day practice. Also included are a wide range of helpful practical examples and activity ideas based on the work of expert educators. This book aims to inform educators of theories and philosophies of learning and teaching in music education for young children and what they look like in practice. to inform educators of the history and breadth of music education methods, and how they relate to the present. to help educators develop a theory-informed conception of music education that enables them to make informed decisions about the design and direction of their practice. This book is an essential resource for all early childhood music educators, experienced or just starting out, who want to develop their practice in working with young children as effectively as possible. It will promote an enquiring, reflective and imaginative approach to practice.