CCE 145: MUSIC & CREATIVE EXPRESSIONWednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pmIB 1409, North Seattle Community CollegeCandice Hoyt, InstructorOnline: http://northseattle.angellearning.com/

COURSE BASICSCCE 145: Music & Creative Expression

BASICS: TEXTBOOK & CLASS SESSIONS Textbook - Music (CCE 145):

Donna Wood: Move, Sing, Listen, Play: Preparing the young child for music. Gordon V. Thompson Limited, Toronto, Canada, Revised Edition, 1995 = $33

http://www.amazon.com/Move-Sing-Listen-Play-Donna/dp/0757913709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268797717&sr=1-1

Class sessions: Meet every Wednesday night Usually from 6:30-8:30 (2 hours) Some nights until 8:50 or 9:00 Followed by:

CCE 160 D4 – Initiative, Cooperation & Perseverance

BASICS: SYLLABUS & SCHEDULE Syllabus:

Paper syllabus Online in Angel class Lessons page

Each assignment has its own pdf – can be changed Online version takes precedence over printed version

Basic Requirements Schedule:

Paper calendar Online calendar

Schedule is separate pdf – can be changed Online version takes precedence over printed version

BASICS: ASSIGNMENTS Assignments

Online, posted with its assignment Posted pdf – can be changed Online version takes precedence over printed version ALL assignments will be turned in as attachments

(Word, PowerPoint) except discussion replies Some assignments will require you to post in a dropbox

AND a discussion forum You will receive a late penalty for submitting

incorrectly, and will only get credit when your assignment is posted in the right format, in the right place

BASICS: REFERENCESProper referencing to avoid plagiarism: Necessary info, no specific format (APA best):

On “Reference” page at end = 0.5 pts Author. Date. Title (webpage/article/book/music/video). Source:

Webpage: full http address and date retrieved. Journal/magazine: journal title, volume, issue number

& pages. Book or music: publisher.

In text = 0.5 pts In parentheses or as footnote Info: author, date; & page number(s) if direct quote “_”

ASSIGNMENTS OVERVIEW

GRADE SUMMARYCCE 145 - Music & Creative Expression

14 pts Req. 1: Class participation + 2 extra credit 5 pts A 2: Music File 15 pts A 3: Three Music Activities 25 pts A 4: Four Materials + 3 extra credit15 pts A 5: Recorded Music Time 20 pts A 6: Synthesis Paper + 2 extra credit 6 pts A 7: Self-Documentation + 1 extra credit

100 pts TOTAL + 8 extra credit

REQ. #1: CLASS PARTICIPATION = 14 PTSA1a. Self-Evaluation of participation = 12 pts

i. Coming prepared as assigned = 0-4 ptsii. Participate actively in class = 0-4 pts

Drawing out others & supporting their contributions Taking risks and sharing oneself openly and honestly

iii. Contribute to group effort = 0-4 ptsA1b. Attendance = 2 pts

0 days missed = 2 pts + 2 pts extra credit 1 day missed = 2 pts 2 days missed = 1 pt 3 + days missed = 0 pts NOTE:

Contact me before class for possible excused absence.

REQ. # 2: MUSIC FILE = 5 PTSA2a. Music File draft: 0.5 pt each, x 4 = 2 ptsDevelop an expanding system for collecting music activities in self-chosen categories that enables you to plan music more easily.

i. Permanent, organized system ii. Multiple categoriesiii. All music activities done in class are filediv. In attendance to present assignment on due date

SUBMISSIONA2a. Music File draft Bring to class on A2a due date Post online on due date:

Drop Box: A2a. Music File draft – as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, description, photo, etc).

Discussion Forum: A2a. Music File draft – describe in text; attach files as in Drop Box.

REQ. # 2: MUSIC FILE = 5 PTS A2b. Music File final: 0.5 pt each x 6 = 3 ptsDevelop an expanding system for collecting music activities in self-chosen categories that enables you to plan music more easily.

i. Activities cross-referenced by type and content/subjectii. Recorded music referencediii. Specific movement activities referencediv. Clear and organized well enough for someone else to usev. All music activities done in class to current date are filedvi. In attendance to present assignment on due date

SUBMISSIONA2b. Music File final Bring to class on A2b due date Post online on due date:

Drop Box: A2b. Music File draft – as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, description, photo, etc).

Discussion Forum: A2b. Music File draft – describe in text; attach files as in Drop Box.

REQ. 3: THREE MUSIC ACTIVITIES = 15 PTSA3a. Five New Songs = 5 pts

i. Each song @ 0.5 pt = 2.5 pts Includes at least 1 “round” song or 2.0 pts max

ii. Sing solo in small group = 1.5 ptsiii. Detailed list (referenced to website, etc) = 1 pt

SUBMISSION  Bring songs to class on A3a due date

Perform one song in class Post online on due date:

Drop Box A3a: Detailed list (plus any other documents) as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A3a: Detailed list copied into text; plus any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc)

REQ. 3: THREE MUSIC ACTIVITIES = 15 PTSA3b. Poem Activity = 1 pt each x 5 = 5 pts

i. Accessible rhythm = 1 ptii. Appealing for children (imaginative) = 1 ptiii. Presented with visual aid = 1 ptiv. Present it in a small group = 1 ptv. Clear and correct writing = 1 pt

SUBMISSION  Bring songs to class on A3b due date

Perform one poem activity in class  Post online on due date:

Drop Box A3b: Detailed list (plus any other documents) as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A3b: Detailed list copied into text; plus any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc)

REQ. 3: THREE MUSIC ACTIVITIES = 15 PTSA3c. Music Selections (2 @ 30 sec.) = 5 pts

Two 30 sec. selections; for each selection:i. One key movement concept: place, level, pathway, speed, energy,

weight = 0.5ii. Elicits one of specified movement vocabulary pair = 0.5iii. No longer than 30 seconds = 0.5iv. Standard “three different ways” introduction = 0.5v. Source accurately referenced & clear writing =0.5

SUBMISSION  Bring music selections to class on A3c due date

Play selections in class and lead the group in the movement activity  Post online on due date:

Drop Box A3c: Detailed reference list (plus any other documents) as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A3c: Detailed reference list copied into text; plus any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc)

REQ. # 4: FOUR MATERIALS = 25 PTSa) Construct set of rhythm instruments &

storage container.b) Construct felt visual that aids children in

remembering the words to a round, song or poem.

c) Create rhythm words and visuals with a theme that fit the 2/4 time building blocks.

d) Contribute one sound-producing instrument made from found objects that could be used to generate a set of expressive instruments for a classroom.

REQ. # 4: FOUR MATERIALS = 25 PTSA4a. Rhythm Instruments: 9 pts

i. Durable for 5 years’ use = 1 ptii. Labeled container, durable for 5 yrs = 1 ptiii. 10+ identical instruments = 5 ptsiv. Rich, engaging sound = 1 ptv. Visually appealing = 1 pt

SUBMISSION  Bring instruments to class on A4a due date  Post online on due date:

Drop Box A4a: Description and preferably also photos and/or design template as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A4a: Description copied into text; plus photos and/or design template or any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc)

REQ. # 4: FOUR MATERIALS = 25 PTSA4b. Felt Visual Aid: 5 pts + 3 extra credit

i. Felt board size manageable while sitting: 1 ptii. Images clear from 6 feet away = 1 ptiii. Images stimulate key response = 1 ptiv. Images visually appealing = 1 ptv. Labeled and accessible from storage = 1 ptvi. Build your own felt board = 3 pts extra credit

SUBMISSION Bring instruments to class on A4b due date Post online on due date:

Drop Box A4b: Description and preferably also photos and/or design template as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A4b: Description copied into text; plus photos and/or design template or any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc)

REQ. # 4: FOUR MATERIALS = 25 PTSA4c. Rhythm Pictures: 5 pts

i. Identical format across set: 1 ptii. Common theme (e.g., tools): 1 ptiii. At least four 2/4 time rhythmic building blocks: 1 ptiv. Each has distinct & engaging physical movement: 0.25 pt x 4v. Images visually appealing: 0.25 pt x 4

SUBMISSION  Bring rhythm pictures to class on A4c due date

Perform in class in small group  Post online on due date:

Drop Box A4c: Pictures and description as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A4c: Detailed description copied into text; plus pictures and any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc) .

REQ. # 4: FOUR MATERIALS = 25 PTSA4d. Found Sound: 6 pts2 found-object created sound makers:

i. Clearly different sounds: 1.5 pts totalii. Can be heard across classroom: 0.75 pt eachiii. Not normally used as instruments: 0.75 pt eachiv. Engaging sound: 0.75 pt each

SUBMISSION  Bring instruments to class on A4d due date

Play selections in class and participate in the group composition  Post online on due date:

Drop Box A4d: Description and preferably also photos and/or design template as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A4d: Description copied into text; plus photos and/or design template or any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc)

REQ # 5: RECORDED MUSIC TIME = 15 PTSPlan, conduct and evaluate a 30-minute music time with young children 2 through 6 years of age centered on a theme selected from a prescribed list. Include all aspects of a balanced music time. Record this session (audio or video) and submit all parts as indicated. Requirements:

a) Written Planb) Enactment & Video recordingc) Written Reflection

REQ # 5: RECORDED MUSIC TIME = 15 PTSA5a. Written plan: 4 pts In Word form provided or your own form, write up

music session plan with title for each activity within the session.

i. Activity for each area: 0.5 each x 6 = 3 pts Areas: Introduction; Singing; Rhythm; Instrument;

Movement; Closingii. Age-appropriate = 0.5iii. Common theme / topic = 0.5

SUBMISSION Post online on due date:

Drop Box A5a: Written Plan plus any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

Discussion Forum A5a: Written Plan copied into text; plus any other documents as attachment (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, etc).

REQ # 5: RECORDED MUSIC TIME = 15 PTSA5b. Enactment & Video Recording: 4 pts

i. Enact activities All activities do not have to be done together

ii. Submit a video recording Video cameras and/or mini-tripods may be

available to borrow You can usually use a regular photo camera’s

video setting for short videos

SUBMISSION Bring to class audio or video recording for

submission in-person (or post online if possible) on A5b due date.

REQ # 5: RECORDED MUSIC TIME = 15 PTSA5c. Written Reflection: 7 pts Answer the 7 required questions in the

“A5c. Recorded Music Time - Written Reflection” assignment Word form. (1 point per question)

SUBMISSION Post online on due date:

Drop Box A5c - private: Written Reflection Word document with 7 required questions.

Discussion Forum A5c: Any of your reflection that you are willing to share with your classmates.

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSDescribe importance of music in early childhood. Your experiences participating in:

Making music, Discussing musical expression with classmates, and Implementing music with young children

Find and discuss one professional research paper. Why do you emphasize music in your program? Describe in one statement how music enables children

to believe themselves to be creative individuals, personally and socially.

Requirements: Post Draft and Final paper as Word document in Drop Boxes

and Discussion Forums on due dates. Adhere to minimum of 75 word count per section. Reference research with sufficient info (~APA = best).

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSA6a. Synthesis Paper DRAFT: 3 pts

i. Research article(s) described in at least 3 sentences (0.5 pt)

ii. At least 3 sentences on each of the 3 topics (2 pts)

iii. Writing: readable, imperfect okay (0.5 pt)

SUBMISSION for A6a. DRAFT(see A6b instructions for submission for final paper) Post online on due date:

Drop Box A6a: Word document as attachment. Discussion Forum A6a: Copy text of Word document

into discussion forum post, including reference info.

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSA6b. Synthesis Paper Final: 17 pts (A6b-i) Topics in order:

i. Possibility = 5 ptsThe dream you hold for each child & community of children you work with – ideal aspirations, vision for the future.

1) At least 75 words, or no credit for section (revise for 80%)2) Multiple ideas are expressed = 2 pts3) Reference to personal experience in course = 2 pts4) Professional research cited = 1 pt

ii. Opportunity Present in Music = 5 ptsiii. Personal Commitment = 5 ptiv. Writing clarity = 1 ptv. Clear and complete references = 1 ptvi. Additional research documents = 1 pt extra credit

(up to 2 points for this assignment)

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSA6b. Synthesis Paper Final: 17 pts (A6b-ii) Topics in order:

i. Possibility = 5 ptsii. Opportunity Present in Music = 5 pts

How music activities relate to the achievement of the possibilities just stated.

1) At least 75 words, or no credit for section (revise for 80%)2) Multiple ideas are expressed = 2 pts3) Reference to personal experience in course = 2 pts4) Professional research cited = 1 pt

iii. Personal Commitment = 5 ptiv. Writing clarity = 1 ptv. Clear and complete references = 1 ptvi. Additional research documents = 1 pt extra credit

(up to 2 points for this assignment)

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSA6b. Synthesis Paper Final: 17 pts (A6b-iii) Topics in order:

i. Possibility = 5 ptsii. Opportunity Present in Music = 5 ptsiii. Personal Commitment = 5 pt

What you, personally, want to do to further the opportunities you list above and to enhance your own abilities in being the leader.

1) At least 75 words, or no credit for section (revise for 80%)2) Plan of 3 specific steps to take: 2 pts each = 6 pts

iv. Writing clarity = 1 ptv. Clear and complete references = 1 ptvi. Additional research documents = 1 pt extra credit

(up to 2 points for this assignment)

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSA6b. Synthesis Paper Final: 17 pts (A6b-iv, v,

vi) Topics in order:

i. Possibility = 5 ptsii. Opportunity Present in Music = 5 ptsiii. Personal Commitment = 5 ptiv. Writing clarity = 1 pt

1) Spelling & grammar (-0.1 per 5 errors) = 0.5 pts2) Format (0.1 pts each): 1” margins, double-spaced , title header,

page numbers, title page = 0.5 ptsv. Clear and complete references = 1 pt

Necessary info, no specific format (but APA is best):1) Reference Page = 0.5 pts2) In text = 0.5 pts

vi. Additional research documents = 1 pt extra credit (up to 2 points for this assignment)

REQ. # 6: SYNTHESIS PAPER = 20 PTSA6b. Synthesis Paper Final: 17 pts (A6b-iv, v, vi) Topics in order:

i. Possibility = 5 ptsii. Opportunity Present in Music = 5 ptsiii. Personal Commitment = 5 ptiv. Writing clarity = 1 ptv. Clear and complete references = 1 pt

Necessary info, no specific format (but APA is best):vi. Additional research documents = 1 pt extra credit (up to 2

points for this assignment)

SUBMISSION for A6b. Final Post online on due date:

Drop Box A6b: Word document as attachment. Discussion Forum A6b: Copy text of Word document into

discussion forum post, including reference info.

REQ. # 7: SELF-DOCUMENTATION = 6 PTS Series of short papers describing what has

happened in the interval from one class to the next, and at the end of the quarter, a final reflection upon the course.

a) Class Reaction Papers – hand-written end of class b) Interval Papers = 4.9 pts

Post as Word in individual A7a # drop box (private). Post what you want to as text in A7 discussion forum

(public). Extra credit up to 1 pt, 0.1 points per reply.

c) Final Reflection Paper = 1.1 pts Post as Word in individual A7b drop box (private). Can post as text in A7 discussion forum (public).

REQ. # 7: SELF-DOCUMENTATION = 6 PTSA7a. Class Reactions = 0 pts

Part of class participation. Write at the end of class session. No length specifications. Express positive, negative, and interesting

aspects of that session. Imagine you are responding to someone’s

question: “So, how was class tonight?”

SUBMISSION Written and submitted in class.

REQ. # 7: SELF-DOCUMENTATION = 6 PTSA7b) Interval paper 0.7 pts x 7 = 4.9 ptsWhat has happened personally over the past week?

Each interval paper = 0.7 points 50 words or more Deduct 0.1 if shorter than required Double-spaced, 1” margin

SUBMISSION Post online on due date – every week the “night” before class:

In A7b folder - private: Each Interval Paper has its own A7b(#) Drop Box. Post Word document as attachment.

Discussion Forum A7b - public: Copy text of Word document into discussion forum post – only what you wish to share.

Extra credit up to 1 pt, 0.1 points per reply.

REQ. # 7: SELF-DOCUMENTATION = 6 PTSA7c) Final Reflection = 1.1 pts Specific questions to address = 1.0 pts

Short answers okay; a sentence or so each.1) What are the three most important things you learned in this class? (0.2 pts each

x 3 = 0.6 pts)2) How has this class affected you personally? (0.2 pts)3) What would you say to others who are teaching young children right now, but

who have yet to take a class such as this? (0.2 pts)4) What would make this class better? (no points)

Writing: = 0.1 Clear and effective “conversational” writing.

SUBMISSION Post online on due date:

In A7c drop box: Post Word document as attachment. No Discussion Forum.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE: CALENDAR INFOSchedule:

Paper calendarOnline calendar

Lessons tab PDFOnline PDF version supersedes printed or

Angel calendar datesOnline PDF version will indicate date of last

revisionRevisions will be announced on Course home

page Announcements sectionLink to Angel PDF calendar

http://northseattle.angellearning.com/section/default.asp?id=CCE145CH_choyt_hybrid_SP10

SCHEDULE: READINGS Readings:

4/14: pp. 1-27 4/21: pp. 70-97

pp. 183-189 4/28: pp. 134-163 5/5: no reading 5/12: pp. 33-49

p. 175

SCHEDULE: DUE DATES Interval Papers are due EVERY week, the night before

class (Tuesday) – they are not listed here Assignments:

4/14: Read: pp. 1-27 4/21: A 4d: Found Sound

Read: pp. 70-97 & 183-189 4/28: A 2a: Music File (first draft)

A 4c: Rhythm PicturesRead: 134-163

5/5: A 3a: Five New Songs 5/12: A 3b: Poem Activity

A 4a: Rhythm InstrumentsA 4b: Felt Visual AidRead: pp. 33-49 & 175

SCHEDULE: DUE DATES Interval Papers are due EVERY week, the night before class

(Tuesday) – they are not listed here Assignments (continued):

5/19: A 6a: Synthesis Paper (draft)*Record Music Time with Children*

5/26: NO CLASS*Record Music Time with Children*

6/2: A 3c: Music Selections*Record Music Time with Children*

6/9: No Interval Paper dueA 2b: Music File (final)A 5: Recorded Music TimeA 6b: Synthesis Paper, final – submit for revision

6/16: NO CLASS (finals week?)A 6b: Synthesis Paper – final – last day A 7c: Final Reflection due