The Musical Lives of Young Children

by Flohr, John W., Ed.D.

• ISBN13: 9780130486943
• ISBN10: 0130486949
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-24
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This book uses an innovative approach to music for young children, using research findings to determine and substantiate good practice and emphasizing the belief that the nurturing of children's musical interest is of great import to their development and emotional lives.This comprehensive overview of music for young children demonstrates that the more a teacher knows and understands young children, they better they will be able to judge what is best for their group. Some topics covered are foundations of music learning, planning the environment, singing, creating, moving, playing, reading and writing, and listening.It is designed to be valuable to parents, music teachers, early childhood and elementary teachers.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Foundations: The Context for Musical Lives of Young Children	1	(7)
Introduction	1	(2)
Philosophy: How Does Music Function in People's Lives?	3	(1)
A Very Brief Look at the History of Music in Childhood	4	(1)
Twenty-First Century Music for Young Children	4	(2)
How to Use This Book	6	(2)
Foundations: Theories and Approaches	8	(8)
Diane Cummings Persellin
Learning Theories	8	(4)
Summary of Learning Theories	12	(1)
Approaches for Young Children	12	(3)
Summary	15	(1)
Foundations: Music Learning and Development	16	(8)
Introduction	16	(1)
Issues	16	(1)
General Music Development	17	(1)
Overview of Music Development Theory	17	(6)
Summary and Key Points	23	(1)
Foundations: Music Perception in Infancy	24	(6)
Sandra E. Trehub
Why Study Music in Infancy?	24	(1)
Music Listening Skills in Infancy	24	(2)
Caregivers' Music for Infants	26	(3)
Summary and Music Education for Infants and Parents	29	(1)
Foundations: Developmentally Appropriate Practice	30	(5)
Developmentally Appropriate Practice	30	(1)
Developmental Principles	30	(4)
Summary and Key Points	34	(1)
Methods and Organization: Methods	35	(14)
Introduction	35	(1)
Traditional Methods	36	(9)
Contemporary Methods	45	(1)
Choosing a Method	46	(1)
Summary and Key Points	46	(2)
Sources for Methods	48	(1)
Methods and Organization: Organizing Instruction	49	(20)
Standards	49	(1)
Objectives	49	(1)
Taxonomies	50	(1)
Curriculum Design	50	(1)
Evaluation of Student Learning	50	(7)
Planning the Environment for Learning	57	(6)
Lesson Planning	63	(2)
How to Plan: Preparing for the Children	65	(2)
Summary and Key Points	67	(2)
Experiences: Listening	69	(9)
Research	69	(4)
Developmental Milestones	73	(1)
Steps to Successful Listening Experiences	74	(1)
Examples of Listening Experiences	75	(2)
Summary and Key Points	77	(1)
Experiences: Singing	78	(20)
Joanne Autkowski
Valerie L. Trollinger
Introduction	78	(1)
The Vocal Mechanism in Adults and Children	79	(3)
Research and Theories Concerned with the Young Voice in Speech and Singing	82	(9)
Application	91	(2)
Steps to Successful Singing Experiences	93	(3)
Examples of Singing Experiences	96	(1)
Summary and Key Points	96	(2)
Experiences: Moving and Creating	98	(19)
Movement Research	98	(2)
Developmental Milestones for Moving	100	(4)
Steps to Successful Moving Experiences	104	(1)
Examples of Moving Experiences	105	(3)
Introduction to Creating	108	(1)
Research	109	(4)
Developmental Milestones for Creating	113	(1)
Steps to Successful Creating Experiences	113	(1)
Examples of Experiences with Creating Music	114	(1)
Summary and Key Points	115	(2)
Experiences: Playing Instruments, Reading, and Writing	117	(1)
Instruments	117	(1)
Developmental Milestones for Playing	118	(1)
Steps to Successful Playing Experiences	118	(1)
Examples of Experiences with Playing Music	119	(2)
Introduction to Reading and Writing	121	(1)
Research on Reading and Writing	121	(3)
Reading and Writing Tools	124	(2)
Developmental Milestones for Reading and Writing	126	(1)
Steps to Successful Reading and Writing Experiences	126	(1)
Examples of Reading and Writing Experiences	127	(1)
Summary and Key Points	128